Veterans needed to attend Little Hoover Commission hearing

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Veterans needed to attend Little Hoover Commission public hearing

VVA: The Little Hoover Commission will be conducting a public hearing at the State Capitol on Tuesday January 22, 2013 regarding veterans services. We need as many veterans as possible to attend this hearing so as to convey the importance to the commission of the state's role in providing services to California's veterans.

The Little Hoover Commission's mission is to investigate state government operations and – through reports, recommendations and legislative proposals – promote efficiency, economy and improved service.

If you plan on attending, please let us know: pconaty@sbcglobal.net

The agenda is attached.

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NOTICE OF MEETING
On Tuesday, January 22, 2013, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct a public hearing on veterans’ services. The hearing will begin at 9 a.m. in Room 2040 of the State Capitol in Sacramento. The Commission seeks to determine whether existing state programs are appropriately aligned with veterans’ current needs and whether organizations and agencies serving veterans are equipped to connect them to the benefits for which they are eligible. The Commission will review benefits and programs available to veterans and the ways in which state, county and community organizations conduct outreach. The Commission also will examine similar programs that the California Military Department administers for its National Guard members, and the ways in which these programs help to ensure the state’s readiness for emergencies.
On January 22, the Commission will hear from officials at the California Department of Veterans Affairs, who will discuss the state’s role in providing services to veterans. The Commission also will hear from representatives of the California Association of Veteran Service Agencies and the Vietnam Veterans of California, Inc. The two panelists will provide an overview of the current needs of veterans. The director of veteran services for Solano County will discuss services provided by local agencies. Finally, the Commission will hear from a panel of high-ranking officials from the California Military Department who will discuss the services offered to active members in the National Guard and how needs are targeted to ensure readiness.
There will be an opportunity for public comment at the end of the hearing. The Commission also encourages written comments.
All public notices for meetings are on the Commission’s website, www.lhc.ca.gov. If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Stuart Drown at (916) 445-2125 or littlehoover@lhc.ca.gov by Tuesday, January 15, 2013.