AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2025-16, on the first of two readings, amending Section 2.231 of the San Marcos City Code to provide that the non-voting member of the Human Services Advisory Board may have either a degree in social work or experience in social service administration; providing for the repeal of conflicting provisions; providing a savings clause; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: May 20, 2025
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Background Information:
City staff is requesting that City Council consider changing Code of Ordinances Section 2.231(a) to allow the non-voting social work position on the Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB) to be filled with someone who has either a social work degree or experience in social service administration. The ordinance currently requires both, which limits the pool of candidates. Staff believes that this position can be well served by someone with experience in social services who does not have a degree in socia...
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