Chula Vista Municipal Code Ch. 2.39 Veterans Advisory Commission

Sections:

• 2.39.010 Creation.

• 2.39.020 Purpose and intent.

• 2.39.030 Functions and duties.

• 2.39.040 Membership.

• 2.39.050 Meeting frequency.

There is hereby created a Veterans Advisory Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC and this chapter shall govern this Commission. (Ord. 3211 § 13, 2011; Ord. 2593 § 1, 1994).

It is the purpose and intent of the Veterans Advisory Commission to serve as a resource to provide advice and make recommendations to the City Council and the City Manager on issues affecting veterans and on matters with which veterans have special areas of knowledge and expertise, and to serve as a focal point for mustering various segments of the community to provide volunteers for various community-oriented projects. (Ord. 3211 § 13, 2011; Ord. 2593 § 1, 1994).

The function and duties of the Veterans Advisory Commission shall be as follows:

• A. Provide advice to the City Council on matters directly relating to veterans.

• B. Serve as an information resource to the City Council on matters relating to the City’s policy regarding veterans’ entitlement programs established by federal, state, or county legislation.

• C. Promote and assist the City on Veterans Day or Memorial Day observations and other City military recognition events.

• D. Encourage and promote patriotism in the City, including support as available to military services recruitment offices.

• E. Provide a forum for discussion of issues relating to military veterans.

• F. Coordinate with the City veterans’ fraternal organizations regarding resources available for mobilization in case of a disaster or emergency, and act as liaison between the City and veterans’ fraternal organizations regarding community programs.

• G. Provide advice regarding matters of protocol with which veterans are especially familiar, such as flag presentation, color guard procedures and other military and paramilitary procedures; and promote interest in flag etiquette and display and represent the City in providing notices of flag use violations.

• H. Coordinate individual City recognition programs for active duty military and veteran residents of the City who have achieved significant merit.

• I. Provide advice and assistance to City residents when requested regarding resources available to veterans’ spouses, and dependents.

• J. Formulate and develop a recommended City position and endorsement regarding proposed legislation affecting veterans and military personnel.

K. Attend meetings of, and report on actions affecting the City taken by, the San Diego County Veterans Advisory Council.

• L. Study future needs of veterans, including veterans’ homes and veterans’ halls.

• M. Provide various analyses and reports to the City Council. (Ord. 3211 § 13, 2011; Ord. 2593 § 1, 1994).

The Commission shall consist of seven voting members, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC.

A. General Appointments. Three Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).

B. District-Based Appointments. Four Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the district-based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C). Members are not required to reside in the corresponding City Council district. (Ord. 3622 § 1, 2026; Ord. 3211 § 13, 2011; Ord. 2593 § 1, 1994).

The Commission’s meeting schedule shall include at least one regular meeting per month, at the day, time, and location established by written resolution of the Commission. (Ord. 3435 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3211 § 13, 2011; Ord. 2593 § 1, 1994).