Article archive / November 2018
Originally published: . Volume 9, No. 11. Source pages: 3.
Governor's Office Announces Various Appointments to Boards/Commissions
On October 19 and 26 the Governor's Office announced appointments for a number of Boards and Commissions. Capital Area Human Services District––The Capital Area Human Services District directs the operation and management of community- based programs and services relative to public health, mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services for the parishes of Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana. Amy P. Betts, of St. Francisville, was reappointed to the Capital Area Human Services District. Betts is the CEO of Bettlam Global Solutions and a former Supervisor of Special Education for the West Feliciana Parish School system. As required by statute, she was nominated by the West Feliciana Parish Council. Gerri J. Hobdy, of Baton Rouge, was reappointed to the Capital Area Human Services District. Hobdy is the Director of Community Relations for Baton Rouge Community College. As required by statute, she was nominated by the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish. Louisiana Rehabilitation Council––The Louisiana Rehabilitation Council's duties include reviewing, analyzing, and advising the Louisiana Rehabilitation Services within the Louisiana Workforce Commission regarding the performance of its responsibilities relating to eligibility, extent, scope, and effectiveness of services provided. The Council also reviews functions performed by state agencies that affect or that potentially affect the ability of individuals with disabilities in achieving employment. Megan N. Thompson, of Baton Rouge, was appointed to the Louisiana Rehabilitation Council. Thompson is a program consultant for the Louisiana Department of Education and will serve as the representative of the state educational agency responsible for the public education of students with disabilities. Louisiana D.A.R.E. Advisory Board––The Louisiana Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Advisory Board is charged with developing, promoting, monitoring, and evaluating the D.A.R.E. program.In this respect, the Board serves as an advisory body to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice.
Carroll J. Stelly, of Rayne, was appointed to the Louisiana D.A.R.E. Advisory Board. Stelly is the Chief of Police for the City of Rayne. He will serve as a member of the Louisiana Chiefs of Police Association.
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