Arcadia Municipal Code Part 11 Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission is hereby established for the purpose of advising the City Council on matters relating to senior citizens in Arcadia.

(Ord. No. 2406, § 1, 6-17-25)

The Senior Citizens Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. For this purpose, the City Council shall consider the appointments as follows:

A. Four (4) members suggested by local senior organizations, with up to one (1) member being selected for appointment from each of the following senior organizations:

1. Assistance League of Arcadia;

2. Golden Senior Club;

3. Arcadia Travelers Club;

4. Senior Men's Club;

In the event a senior organization cannot or does not suggest an individual, the term will be filled by an at-large member appointed by the City Council.

B. Three (3) at large members appointed by the City Council who are legally registered voters of the City of Arcadia.

(Ord. No. 2406, § 1, 6-17-25)

Members of the Senior Citizens Commission shall be appointed and removed in accordance with Section 802 of the City Charter, excluding the provision of term duration. Senior Citizen Commission members shall serve terms of two years.

(Ord. No. 2406, § 1, 6-17-25)

Meetings of the Senior Citizens Commission shall take place and be conducted, and its officers shall be elected, in accordance with Section 804 of the City Charter; provided, however, that the Senior Citizens Commission meet at a regularly scheduled time and place as designated by Commission By-laws.

(Ord. No. 2406, § 1, 6-17-25)

Subject to review and approval of the City Council, the Senior Citizens Commission shall:

A. Serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters pertaining to senior citizens in Arcadia.

B. Provide such other advice or reports as may be directed by the City Council, within the purview of the Arcadia Municipal Code and City Charter.

(Ord. No. 2406, § 1, 6-17-25)