PSS Commission

The Public Social Services Commission is a 15-member body of private citizens that are knowledgeable and interested in matters related to public welfare. They consult with and advise the Director of Public Social Services and the County Board of Supervisors on matters relating to the provision of Public Social Services. Each Supervisorial District appoints three Commissioners who serve a two year term. The Commission meets monthly to discuss, examine and evaluate public welfare issues and the programs administered by DPSS.

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Commission Responsibilities

Consulting with and advising the Director of Public Social Services and the County Board of Supervisors on all matters relating to the provision of Public Social Services.
Conducting studies, public hearings and reviewing proposed federal, State, and local legislation and regulations.
Making recommendations to promote effective, efficient and cost-effective delivery of departmental services.

Commission Members

1st Supervisorial District

Adele Andrade-Stadler (Chairperson)
Michael Flood
Andrew Yam

2nd Supervisorial District

Dynasty Taylor
Summer McBride
Booker Pearson

3rd Supervisorial District

Yvonne Chan, Ed.D.
Joni Byun
Vacant

4th Supervisorial District

Sam Joo
Sue ElHessen, Ed.D. (Vice-Chairperson)
Veronica Lewis

5th Supervisorial District

Mihran Kalaydjian
Joe Brown
Pollyanna Lee

Committees of the Commission

The Commission for Public Social Services has established the following committees:

By-laws Ad-Hoc Committee

The goal of the Committee, established at the July 15, 2021 Commission meeting, is to review the bylaws and recommend revisions to reflect Equity, Diverty and Inclusion per the Board/Countywide intiiative.

Committee Chair: Adele Andrade Stadler, Chairperson

Work Plan / Goals Ad-Hoc Committee

The goal of this committee, established in the July 15, 2021 Commission meeting, will focus on establishing commission goals and outcomes for the Commission 2021-2023 Work Plan.

Committee Chair: Dr. Sue ElHessen

Committee on Performance Awards

The goal of the Committee on Performance Awards is to recognize meritorious individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the provision of public social services to the citizens of the County of Los Angeles. The Committee recognizes such individuals and organizations at its Annual Commission Awards Ceremony and on other occasions, as appropriate. The Committee meets on an "as needed basis."

Committee Chair: TBD

Commission Bulletin Board

Staff

Executive Director
La France Toliver

Commission Secretary
Stacia Gurr-Osborn

Email questions or comments about the Commission for Public Social Services to:

PSS_Commission@dpss.lacounty.gov