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.

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Are you interested in being an Orange County CoC Board member? The nomination and application period are coming soon, at the end of October/early November!

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.  

Nominating and Selection Process Timeline

In the coming weeks, a more detailed timeline will be outlined.

*Dates are subject to change

Webpage last updated: October 20, 2026