Long Beach Municipal Code Ch. 2.50 Technology and Innovation Commission

There is created a commission to be known as the Technology and Innovation Commission.

(ORD-14-0015 § 1, 2014)

A. The purpose of the Commission shall be:

1. To advise the Council on new technology, including research, development and operation of new technology;

2. To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas to increase the effectiveness of information technology management;

3. To support and assist in the strategic direction and implementation of information technology and communication; and

4. To assess new technology to assist the City in improving efficiency, quality and accountability.

B. All recommendations of the Commission shall be submitted to the City Council in writing and shall include a summary on each particular recommendation presented for consideration.

C. The Commission shall not sit as an adjudicatory body on any matter. Each year the Commission shall prepare a work program outlining the focus for the Commission for review and approval by the City Council.

(ORD-14-0015 § 1, 2014)

The Commission shall neither interfere with nor impose itself on the powers and duties of the officers of the City as set forth in the City Charter, nor shall the Commission interfere with the management or operations of the City. Likewise, the Commission shall have no authority over employees of the City, and the provisions of Section 208 of the City Charter shall be applicable.

(ORD-14-0015 § 1, 2014)

The duties of the Commission shall be to advise and make recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining to technology and innovation within the City, and more specifically to advise and recommend to the City Council concerning the following:

A. The evaluation of research concerning emerging technology and its uses in City government and the community at large;

B. The identification of technology needs and opportunities in the community and the recommendation of program strategies for implementation by City staff;

C. The evaluation and recommendation of outreach plans for City technology programs;

D. Performing such other duties related to technology and innovation as may be requested from time to time by the City Council.

(ORD-14-0015 § 1, 2014)

A. All members shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the City Council. All members must have a commitment to improving technology in the City of Long Beach. No fewer than five (5) members of the Commission must reside in the City at the time of appointment, and must maintain residence within the City at all times during their service on the advisory body.

B. The Commission shall be comprised of seven (7) members.

1. Three (3) at-large members, with no additional qualifications required;

2. One (1) member with experience with technology startups/innovation;

3. One (1) member with experience with mobile/app technology;

4. One (1) member with experience in technology and education; and

5. One (1) member with experience in networking, servers or databases.

C. No member may participate in any decision in which he or she has a material financial interest within the meaning of the California Political Reform Act. Each member shall file a statement of economic interest in accordance with the California Political Reform Act.

D. Whenever a member desires to resign from the Commission, he or she shall inform the chairperson in writing. Any member of the Commission may be removed by the Mayor with the consent and approval of the City Council. If a member is absent without the consent of the Commission from three (3) consecutive meetings, whether regular or special, such absence shall cause the members' retirement from the Commission. In the event a vacancy is created, it shall immediately be filled by the same method by which the member was appointed.

E. Notwithstanding the expiration of a term, a commissioner shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed.

(ORD-14-0015 § 1, 2014)

A. The Commission shall elect a chair and vice-chair from among its members annually, each for a term of one (1) year. The chair, or in the absence of the chair, the vice-chair, shall preside over the meetings of the Commission. No person shall serve more than two (2) successive one-year terms in either office.

B. Regular meetings shall be held not less than quarterly on a date established from time to time by resolution of the Commission.

(ORD-14-0015 § 1, 2014)

A. The term of office for members of the Commission shall be two (2) years. No member shall serve for more than four (4) consecutive terms.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, three (3) members first appointed to the Commission, including the two (2) at-large members and one (1) other member as determined by lottery, shall serve for an initial one (1) year term. Members serving an initial one (1) year term shall be eligible for re-appointment to three (3) additional two (2) year terms.

(ORD-14-0015 § 1, 2014)

Except as provided in this Chapter, the Commission shall operate and conduct its business in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2.18 of this Code entitled "Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees."

(ORD-14-0015 § 1, 2014)