Appoint Rossana Vigil as Interim Director of the Yolo County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority effective April 28, 2025, and delegate authority to the Interim Director of the Public Authority to appoint all other Public Authority employees. (No general fund impact) (Planell)

The Yolo County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority is an independent organization that is affiliated with the County of Yolo. It operates under the direction of the Board of Supervisors, acting as the Public Authority Board. The Public Authority fills a vital role in the delivery of service and safety for IHSS consumers in our community, with the primary responsibility of operating a Registry of qualified providers to help elderly and consumers with disabilities receive In-Home Supportive Services. Potential IHSS providers complete the application and certification process through the Public Authority. This Registry is a referral service and does not hire or fire providers. Instead, consumers are responsible for independently calling, interviewing, and hiring the provider of choice. The Public Authority provides consumer and provider training, manages health benefits, negotiates for provider wages and benefits, maintains the Registry, and follow up with consumers regarding the quality of the provider’s service. 

On April 25, 2025, Kim Britt, Director of the Yolo County Public Authority, will retire after nearly 30 years of service. According to County Code Section 2-2.3507, the Board must take action to appoint a new Director. Per County Code, there shall be a Director of the Public Authority, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Public Authority Board. The Public Authority Board is responsible for appointing all other Public Authority employees. It may choose to make these appointments directly or delegate this authority to the director.

Staff recommends that the Board, acting on behalf of the Public Authority, appoint Rossana Vigil as the Interim Director of the Public Authority, effective April 28, 2025, and delegate authority to the new Director to appoint all other Public Authority employees.