Membership is open to

1. Public and private providers who provide services in the County for those who are homeless and/or have other emergency basic needs;
2. Consumers of human services;
3. Other concerned community members and government representatives.

Voting

Each provider agency is entitled to one vote.  Each agency must name a primary representative to the committee, and can designate a maximum of two alternates.  Multiple individuals from the agency may attend meetings and participate in discussions, but when voting, only the representative (or one designated alternate) may vote.

The board shall not include persons employed by or having a fiduciary interest in any agency funded by the Division to provide mental health services.

The Board shall not include a paid or unpaid employee/volunteer of any agency under the county mental health board’s jurisdiction or funded by the Division.

There (3) Vacancies:

1 - Nonprofit Organization Member

2 - Alternate Public Member (1 year term)

One representative from a non-profit organization which is engaged in land preservation in Hunterdon County, i.e. land trust/conservancy, to serve a two-year term;

Two alternate members appointed from the public, to each serve a two-year term. (The initial appointments shall be made: 1 for a 1 year term and 1 for a two year term)

No two (2) OSAC Members can be appointed from the same municipality in which any member resides - Contact the County Open Space Trust Fund Coordinator for clarification or call 908.788.1490

The Committee shall consist of not less than five (5) and not more than fifteen (15) members, at least 51% of whom shall consist of consumers of transportation services (i.e., senior citizens and disabled residents) or their representatives. (N.J.A.C. 16:78-3.4)

Individuals who are employed by the County in a department directly affiliated with a Committee/Council shall not be eligible for membership.