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DVS's evaluation of Veterans Advisory Board effectiveness

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Council Member Holden inquires about how the Department of Veterans Services (DVS) evaluates the effectiveness of the Veterans Advisory Board (VAB). Commissioner Hendon explains that while it's not directly within their mission, they assess the VAB based on the dynamism of their relationship and the successful implementation of VAB recommendations.

DVS looks at how well they work together with VAB
Success is measured by the ability to bring VAB recommendations to fruition
The synergy between DVS and VAB is a key factor in evaluating effectiveness

Robert F. Holden

0:31:45

Just back to the VAP, how do you how does DBS judge the effectiveness of the VAAB and its members?

0:31:57

Do you do you do you actually look at the the the participation of its members in the VAB?

James Hendon

0:32:04

Well, it's not within our our mission set.

0:32:06

It's not that's not one of

Robert F. Holden

0:32:07

our But you could make recommendations to the mayor.

0:32:09

It

James Hendon

0:32:10

for us, I I think that the way that we measure it is really how dynamic is a relationship, how well do we work together, and looking at what successes do we have as far as, you know, the VP making a recommendation, how sticking the landings, and we were able to bring this to fruition.

0:32:22

I think that's That's the way we look at it.

0:32:24

At least the way I look at it as far as the synergy with it.

Robert F. Holden

0:32:27

But your your contact with VAP, is it is it like is it a monthly check-in or is it bi monthly?

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