Continuum of Care Board Nomination Election

The Office of Care Coordination, on behalf of the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC), is facilitating the CoC Board Nomination and Election process from September through December.

The Orange County CoC Board is charged with responsibilities and authorities on behalf of the General Members of the Orange County CoC. The Orange County CoC includes a governing board that represents stakeholder groups reflecting the community's priorities and the experiences of key partners, including people with lived experience.

The Orange County CoC is committed to fostering a Board that reflects our community and broadens CoC Board membership to more fully represent the range of experiences across Orange County. 

Please utilize this webpage to reference any announcements and visit this page often for further updates related to the Orange County CoC Nomination and Election process.

Nomination and Application Process

As part of this process, you may nominate someone or self-nominate and proceed with completing the Candidate Interest Form.

Self-Nominate

To complete the Candidate Interest Form via SurveyMonkey please visit the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cocboard26.

If you need translation assistance to complete the Candidate Interest Form and or related materials, please contact the Office of Care Coordination at CareCoordination@ceo.oc.gov.

Deadline to submit a Candidate Interest Form: Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

Nominate Someone Else

If you are interested in nominating a candidate or encouraging some to apply, please share the above link with them or email the Office of Care Coordination at CareCoordination@ceo.oc.gov with the subject line "CoC Board Nomination". In your email, provide the following information for the candidate you are nominating, and the Office of Care Coordination can assist with providing the Candidate Interest Form and any additional information: 

• Name

• Email

• Phone Number

• Have you alerted this person you are nominating them?

Deadline to submit a nomination: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
 

What to Expect as a Board Member

If you are interested in joining the CoC Board, please review some CoC Board Member Responsibilities and Expectations before you apply:

• Term Length: Must serve a three (3) year term on the CoC Board.  The term on the CoC Board will be from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029.

• Meeting Attendance: The CoC Board meets monthly, in person, currently every fourth Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., though that time is subject to change. All CoC Board members must attend at least seventy-five percent (75%) of CoC Board meetings each year and not be absent for three (3) consecutive meetings in order to remain in good standing. 

• Committee Involvement: Every CoC Board member must serve on a minimum of one committee, subcommittee, or ad hoc each year. This is usually 1-2 hours per month for in-person or virtual meetings, though, depending on the group you choose to participate in, the time commitment could be higher.

• Membership Requirement: Must be CoC General Members (there is still time to apply)

• Qualifications: Must demonstrate a high level of ethical behavior; working knowledge of, compassion about, and commitment to addressing homelessness and furthering effectiveness and collaboration within the CoC Board and across the CoC’s work; and leadership and collaborative spirit in the best interest of the Orange County CoC.

CoC General Membership

The CoC Governance Charter states that a CoC Board member must be a CoC General Member, either as an agency or individual. There is still time to become a CoC General Member if you are interested in applying for the CoC Board!

If you are interested in becoming a CoC General Member or would like to update your membership information, please visit the CoC General Membership webpage for details relating to the CoC General Membership process and application form. If you are unsure of your CoC General Membership status, including your agency’s authorized representatives, please reference the current CoC General Membership Roster.

If you have any questions, please email CareCoordination@ceo.oc.gov.  

CoC Board Nomination and Selection Process Overview

Interested in being a CoC Board member, or just wanting to learn more about the process for nominating and selecting Board members? This webinar is for you! The Office of Care Coordination will be providing an overview of the CoC Board nomination and selection process.

Please note, no registration is required.

• Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
• Time: 11 a.m.  – 12 p.m.
• Zoom meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/95888700629?pwd=OM6fGpgMZpPvOPZsldpPz2NkAs4y8r.1
• Join by phone: +1 669 444 9171
• Meeting ID: 958 8870 0629
• Passcode: cocboard26

CoC Board Candidate Meet and Greet

Candidates who are recommended by the CoC Nominating Ad Hoc for selection by the CoC General Membership will be given an opportunity to briefly share about themselves and their experience at a virtual Candidate Meet and Greet on Thursday, November 19, 2026. If you are applying for the CoC Board or are a CoC General Member, we encourage you to hold time on your calendar for this virtual meeting.

• Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
• Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Zoom meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/98447349449?pwd=kNDbWKEQ5Gv3IKZHQOh03jv7t9Ob2z.1
• Join by phone: +1 669 444 9171
• Meeting ID: 984 4734 9449
• Passcode: cocboard26

Nomination and Election Process Timeline

*Dates are subject to change

Questions?

Please email CareCoordination@ceo.oc.gov with the subject line “CoC Board Election” if you have any questions.

Webpage last updated: October 30, 2026