TITLE
Title
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BYLAWS FOR THE GUILFORD COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Robert Shelly
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BACKGROUND
Background
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners established a Veterans Advisory Committee during its March 16, 2017 regular meeting. Upon establishment of citizen appointments to the nine-member committee, the Board will consider adopting specific goals and bylaws for the committee. Guilford County utilizes citizen advisory boards and commissions to provide community input, guidance, and recommendations concerning matters affecting County residents. The Board of Commissioners are responsible for appointing volunteers to these advisory boards and commissions.
The proposed Bylaws for the Veterans Services Advisory Committee provide a formal organizational framework for the Advisory Committee and establish its purpose, responsibilities, membership, terms, officers, meeting cadence, quorum, voting procedures, ethics requirements, reporting responsibilities, amendment procedures, and dissolution provisions.
In support of the Advisory Committee’s purpose, bylaws, and goal development, the Guilford County Veterans Services conducted two community engagement/listening sessions with veterans, veteran-serving organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders on October 21 and November 6, 2026 to explore opportunities to strengthen veteran representation, collaboration, and service delivery throughout Guilford County. Participants considered the roles, goals, and formats available through the County’s Veterans Services Advisory Committee under the Board of Commissioners and the possibility of developing a broader community-led Veterans Council. Feedback demonstrated support for activating the Veterans Advisory Committee as a formal mechanism for providing recommendations to county leadership regarding programs, services, policies, and initiatives affecting veterans and their families. Participants also expressed interest in developing a community-led Veterans Council in the future to encourage broader collaboration, resource sharing, and coordination among veteran-serving organizations and community partners.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY DOLLARS
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Guilford County Veterans Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners activate the Guilford County Veterans Services Advisory Committee by:
1. Authorizing the committee's approved organizational/membership structure and bylaws.
2. Directing the appropriate county staff to coordinate committee appointments, membership, and an initial meeting schedule.
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