External Boards and Commissions


These boards are subject to appointment by the County Executive and confirmation by County Council. Most are run externally from the County and require external applicants. Please see the Boards & Commissions main page for more information on how to apply.

Domestic Violence Shelters Advisory Board


Contact Information:

Jill Smialek
2079 E. 9th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
216-443-7347

Description of Board and Responsibilities:

The Cuyahoga County Domestic Violence Shelters Advisory Board (DVSAB) is vested with the responsibility of making recommendations to the Cuyahoga County Executive regarding the funding of shelters for victims of domestic violence. The guidelines set forth in Ohio Revised Code (Sections 3113.33 -3113.40) and the Cuyahoga County Domestic Violence Shelter Standards are used as criteria when determining the availability of funds, the reviewing of proposals, the evaluation of shelter programs and the prioritizing of recommendations made by the DVSAB to the Cuyahoga County Executive.

Application:

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Qualifications:

Board members shall be appointed by the Cuyahoga County Executive. Such appointees shall be residents of Cuyahoga County. The Cuyahoga County Executive shall make a good faith effort to include an individual with expertise in childhood trauma and/or childhood early education., an individual with expertise in budget analysis, an attorney, a health care professional, a social service professional, a domestic violence advocate, an employment professional and a housing professional.

ByLaws:

Domestic Violence Bylaws

Enabling Legislation:

O.R.C. 3113.32-99

Meeting Information:

The DVSAB shall hold its organizational meeting in June of each year. The DVSAB shall hold a minimum of two (2) additional meetings, to develop and finalize the allocations process. These meetings shall be held in the fall of the year with sufficient time between the allocation meeting and November 15 to allow the recommendation to be presented to the Cuyahoga County Executive by November 15 of each year. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.

 

 


  
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