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File #: 22-0274    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 3/2/2022 In control: Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
On agenda: 3/29/2022 Final action: 3/29/2022
Title: A resolution of City Council consenting to the Mayor's appointment of Jay Morein. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Jay Morein as Executive Director of the Department of Human Services, pursuant to Charter Section ? 2.2.6 (D). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-16-22.
Indexes: Emily Lapel
Attachments: 1. RR22 0274 MO_DHS_ED_Confirmation, 2. RR22 0274 MO Nominees for Excise & Licenses and Human Services - City and County of Denver, 3. 22-0274 Filed Resolution_Consent to Appointment of DHS Ex. Dir.-Morein, 4. 22-0274 Filed Resolution_Consent to Appointment of DHS Ex. Dir.-Morein, 5. 22-0274 - signed
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Date Submitted: 3/7/22

Requesting Agency: Mayor's Office
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Subject Matter Expert Name: Skye Stuart
Email Address: skye.stuart@denvergov.org
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A resolution of City Council consenting to the Mayor's appointment of Jay Morein.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Jay Morein as Executive Director of the Department of Human Services, pursuant to Charter Section ? 2.2.6 (D). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-16-22.
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Executive Summary with Rationale and Impact:
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Charter Section ? 2.2.6 (D) requires consent of City Council for the Mayoral appointment of Charter officers. Following a vacancy in the Executive Director position at Human Services, Jay Morein has been advanced as the Mayor's selection to lead the department. The Charter department of Human Services is responsible for administration of fundamental social safety net programs that provide public assistance, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as overseeing child welfare, Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), and adult protection, among other notable programs. The department plays a key role in managing Federal and State funding and guidelines around v...

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