Compton Municipal Code § 2-27 Disabilities Commission

[Added by Ord. #1951, § 1]

The Disabilities Commission shall act as an advisory to the City Council and adhere to the following provisions.

[Added by Ord. #1951, § 1]

The chairperson of the Disabilities Commission shall forthwith notify the City Council when any member is absent without having been excused therefrom the Commission for three consecutive regular meetings of the Commission.

[Added by Ord. #1951, § 1]

Any members of the Disabilities Commission may be removed by a majority vote of the City Council at any time without cause.

[Added by Ord. #1951, § 1]

A vacancy in the membership of the Commission other than one created by the expiration of a term, shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term by the City Council.

[Added by Ord. #1951, § 1]

Members of the Commission shall serve as such with compensation; as established by resolution of City Council.

[Added by Ord. #1951, § 1]

The Commission shall select from its members a chairperson and vice chairperson, each of whom shall serve for a term of one year.

[Added by Ord. #1951, § 1]

The Commission shall hold at least one regular meeting per month, the meeting shall be held in the City Council Chambers, unless the City Council shall provide for another place of meeting. The Commission may hold additional meetings at places other than the City Council Chambers to the extent otherwise permitted by law. The day and time shall be established by Commission and must be ratified by City Council.

[Added by Ord. #1951, § 1]

It shall be the responsibility of the Commission to:

a. Provide the disabled with the opportunity to make recommendations relative to policies that affect their lives;

b. Exercise its influence with other agencies, groups and systems in the service area to insure provisions of adequate programs for the disabled;

c. Provide a forum for the exchange of positive ideas and information among disabled;

d. Conduct workshops and symposiums on important issues facing the disabled.

[Added by Ord. #1951, § 1]

The Commission will discharge the following duties:

a. Propose, develop, and recommend programs and plans intended to promote the full acceptance of disabled in all aspects of community life without regard to race, religion, or national origin; provide however, that all such programs and plans shall be subject to the approval of the City Council;

b. To cooperate with City departments, agencies and commissions in identifying and ameliorating disability problems with which they may be concerned; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing the Commission to act as a hearing agency or tribunal in a personnel matter;

c. To recommend to the City Council and various City departments and agencies changes in procedures, policies and/or legislation for the purpose of improving disability input in the community.