Boards & Commissions

Advisory Commission on Aging (ACA)
The Advisory Commission on Aging (ACA) is made up of representatives concerned about the needs and interests of elders in Alameda Co. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors (BOS) appoints the Commission members.

Associated Community Action Program
The Associated Community Action Program (ACAP) was created in 1974 by the local governments of Alameda County to serve as the Community Action Agency for the jurisdiction. ACAP's joint powers agreement is signed by the county board of supervisors and 12 city councils, each of which has one seat on the ACAP Governing Board .

Child Abuse Prevention Task Force
The Prevent Child Abuse Alameda County Council was established in 1978 to foster cooperative child protection efforts in Alameda County and to encourage the development and coordination of countywide children's services. The Council's services include child abuse and neglect identification, reporting, prevention, intervention, treatment, and public awareness.

Commission on the Status of Women
The Commission on the Status of Women's goal is to maximize parity for women of all ages, by supporting the elimination of non-discriminatory services and practices in the areas of housing, employment, health services, child care, elder care, affirmative action, reproductive rights, domestic violence, sexual harassment and legislative issues.

Human Relations Commission
The Alameda County Human Relations Commission is appointed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. The Commission is comprised of citizens that are interested in human relation issues throughout the county.

Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
The Alameda County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is a 35-member, private-sector lead, governing body appointed by the Board of Supervisors.