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Committee releases $150,000 in emergency relief funds for Indonesia, Samoa and the Philippines after debate over administration

Budget and Finance Committee, Board of Supervisors · December 9, 2009
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Summary

The committee approved releasing $150,000 in reserve funds for overseas disaster relief but debated which city office should administer the grants and demanded a transparent process and reporting; the release passed on a 2–1 roll call.

The Budget & Finance Committee voted to release $150,000 in reserve funds for emergency aid to communities affected by recent disasters in The Philippines, Indonesia and Samoa but the vote followed extended discussion about the administration of the funds and required reporting.

Proposals and community process: Supervisor Daly's office convened community organizations representing Filipino, Samoan and Indonesian interests and presented project proposals…

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