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Personnel committee unanimously confirms Nicole Ward as DCYF commissioner nominee
Summary
The Albany County personnel committee unanimously approved the confirmation of Nicole Ward as commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth, and Families after Ward and a county executive representative described her local roots, departmental experience and plans to expand prevention and keep children local.
The Albany County personnel committee unanimously confirmed Nicole Ward as commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth, and Families after a presentation by the county executive's office and remarks from Ward herself.
Stephanie Thomas, who identified herself as director of Justice Coordination and Strategic Commissions in the County Executive's Office, introduced Ward and urged the committee to support the nomination, saying the nominee "has not only demonstrated deep understanding of every aspect" of a complex department and has "the leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to guide it in the future." Ward's confirmation was moved, seconded and approved; the chair declared the vote unanimous.
Ward, who has served six years as deputy commissioner of DCYF and described nearly 30 years of public service across education and youth services, told the committee she is "honored" and will lead "with integrity, transparency, collaboration, and accountability." She thanked County Executive McCoy and staff for the opportunity and asked the committee for their support: "I respectfully ask for your support and your approval." The committee offered brief remarks of support and congratulations before moving to the formal vote.
The committee also approved the previous meeting minutes at the start of the session. The transcript does not provide an exact numeric roll-call for the confirmation; the chair recorded the outcome as unanimous.
