Los Angeles County Municipal Code Ch. 3.13 Consumer Affairs Advisory Commission

Editor's note— For other consumer affairs provisions, see Title 8 of this code.

A.

The Los Angeles County consumer affairs advisory commission, which shall be referred to in this chapter as the "commission," is continued.

B.

The commission shall have 15 positions. A member of the commission shall be appointed to a vacant position by, and serve at the pleasure of, the board of supervisors, which shall be referred to in this chapter as the "board." Such members shall have demonstrated their interest and experience in consumer affairs by virtue of their education, occupation, or activities prior to appointment. Each member of the board may nominate candidates for three positions on the commission.

C.

Each person who is a member of the commission on the effective date of the amendment codified in this section shall serve at the pleasure of the board for the remainder of his or her term of three years.

(Ord. 90-0086 § 10(a), 1990; Ord. 12123 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 4099 Art. 75 § 2100, 1942.)

The commission is a nonregulatory body, the purpose of which is to represent the interests and concerns of consumers to the director of the department of consumer affairs, hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the "director," and to the board.

(Ord. 12123 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 4099 Art. 75 § 2101, 1942. )

The provisions of this section shall become applicable to a position on the commission at the expiration of the term of the member occupying that position on the effective date of the amendment codified in this section.

A.

Each member of the commission shall serve at the pleasure of the board. Each position on the commission shall become vacant every two years from the effective date of this amendment.

B.

No member of the commission may serve more than two consecutive full periods of service as specified in subsection A of this section. The board may, by order, extend this length of service or waive this limit for individuals or the commission as a whole.

C.

A member's position on the commission shall become vacant upon his or her death, resignation, or removal by the board. In the case of such a vacancy, the board shall appoint a successor to serve until the position next becomes vacant under subsection A of this section.

D.

The provisions of Chapter 5.12 of the county code shall not apply to the commission.

(Ord. 90-0086 § 10(b), 1990; Ord. 12123 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 4099 Art. 75 § 2102, 1942.)

The commission shall meet at least six (6) times a year.

(Ord. 2001-0095 § 1, 2001; Ord. 12123 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 4099 Art. 75 § 2107, 1942.)

The commission shall prepare and adopt by a majority vote rules and regulations for the internal government of its business and designate the time and place of holding its meetings, provided that such rules and regulations are not inconsistent with this chapter or any other ordinance or statute. A majority of the appointed members will constitute a quorum.

(Ord. 2001-0095 § 2, 2001; Ord. 12123 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 4099 Art. 75 § 2110, 1942.)

The commission shall elect a chairperson and such other commission officers as may be necessary. The term of office of such officers shall be for a calendar year but shall not exceed the remaining tenure of the member elected.

(Ord. 2001-0095 § 3, 2001; Ord. 12123 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 4099 Art. 75 § 2111, 1942.)

The commission shall be staffed by employees of the department of consumer affairs as designated by the director.

(Ord. 12123 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 4099 Art. 75 § 2109, 1942.)

The commission shall act in an advisory capacity. Authority of the commission shall not supersede or supplant that of any county officer or department nor deprive any county officer or department of any duty or responsibility provided for by the Constitution, statutes, or the Charter or ordinances of the county, as the same now exist or may be hereafter amended.

(Ord. 2001-0095 § 4, 2001; Ord. 12123 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 4099 Art. 75 § 2106, 1942.)

The commission may invite representatives of other departments to attend meetings.

(Ord. 2001-0095 § 5, 2001; Ord. 12123 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 4099 Art. 75 § 2108, 1942.)

Each member of the commission shall be paid for each meeting of the commission attended a compensation provided from time to time by the county salary ordinance set out at Title 6 of this code. If no provision for compensation is made, the member shall serve without compensation.

(Ord. 12123 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 4099 Art. 75 § 2112, 1942.)

The commission shall have the following duties:

A.

To ascertain the needs of consumers, and advise the director of its findings as appropriate;

B.

To advise the director concerning the protection and promotion of the interests of consumers;

C.

To advise the director regarding the need for changes in procedures, programs or legislation in order to further the interests of consumers;

D.

To discuss with the director methods for more effective consumer education;

E.

To study and report on matters referred for review by the director or the board of supervisors;

F.

To render to the director and the board of supervisors at least once each calendar year a report of its activities and to testify upon request.

(Ord. 2001-0095 § 6, 2001; Ord. 12123 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 4099 Art. 75 § 2105, 1942.)

The Los Angeles County Consumer Affairs Advisory Commission continues and its sunset review date shall be June 30, 2017.

(Ord. 2013-0045 § 1, 2013; Ord. 2011-0059 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2009-0033 § 1, 2009; Ord. 2001-0095 § 7, 2001; Ord. 98-0066 § 1, 1998.)