Los Angeles County Municipal Code Ch. 3.56 Commission for Public Social Services

There is created a commission for public social services, hereinafter referred to in this chapter as "commission."

(Ord. 11456 § 3 (part), 1977; Ord. 4099 Art. 114 § 21101, 1942.)

The commission shall consist of 15 members, to be appointed by the board of supervisors. The supervisor from each Supervisorial District shall nominate three members. No member shall be a county employee. One of the three members, to be nominated by the supervisor who is serving as chairman of the department of public social services, shall be either a welfare recipient or a representative of a welfare rights organization.

(Ord. 11456 § 3 (part), 1977; Ord. 4099 Art. 114 § 21102, 1942.)

The board of supervisors in appointing members to the commission shall, insofar as possible, appoint persons experienced in the management and operation of a large private business, or having background in the professions, civic affairs, or public charitable activities.

(Ord. 11456 § 3 (part), 1977; Ord. 4099 Art. 114 § 21105, 1942.)

Each member shall serve for a term of two years and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified. The tenure of all members is subject to the provisions of Section 5.12.050 of this code, and subject to the right of the board to remove any member at its pleasure.

(Ord. 11456 § 3 (part), 1977; Ord. 4099 Art. 114 § 21103, 1942.)

At the first meeting following February 1, 1983, the date of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this section, the members shall classify themselves by lot into two groups. The group consisting of eight members shall continue their term of service until June 30, 1983. The group consisting of seven members shall continue their term of service until June 30, 1984.

(Ord. 83-0023 § 1, 1983.)

In the event of a vacancy on the commission, it shall be filled by appointment of the board of supervisors. In filling a vacancy, the board shall appoint a person to be nominated by the supervisor of the Supervisorial District which nominated the person whose vacancy is to be filled. An appointment to fill a vacancy occurring during an unexpired term shall be for the period of the unexpired term and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified.

(Ord. 11456 § 3 (part), 1977; Ord. 4099 Art. 114 § 21103, 1942.)

Each member of the commission shall be paid $25.00 a month for services rendered to the commission, provided that the member has attended at least one meeting of the commission during the month.

(Ord. 11456 § 3 (part), 1977; Ord. 4099 Art. 114 § 21106, 1942.)

When required to travel outside the county in the performance of their commission duties, each member may be reimbursed for their necessary traveling expenses, including transportation, meals and lodging. To be reimbursable, such travel must receive prior approval from the board of supervisors. Section 5.40.130 of this code shall not be applicable to the members of the commission.

(Ord. 11456 § 3 (part), 1977; Ord. 4099 Art. 114 § 21107, 1942.)

The staff of the commission shall consist of an executive director and a secretary.

(Ord. 11456 § 3 (part), 1977; Ord. 4099 Art. 114 § 21110, 1942.)

The commission shall enact rules and regulations which may include provisions relating to the time and place of holding meetings, election of officers, terms of officers, responsibilities of officers and staff, structure of subcommittees or advisory councils, and such other rules and procedures necessary for its operation.

(Ord. 11456 § 3 (part), 1977; Ord. 4099 Art. 114 § 21109, 1942.)

For administrative purposes, salaries, supplies and all other costs and expenses of the commission shall be budgeted in the departmental budget of the department of public social services.

(Ord. 11456 § 3 (part), 1977; Ord. 4099 Art. 114 § 21111, 1942.)

The commission shall:

A.

Consult with and advise the director of the department of public social services and the board of supervisors on all matters relating to the provision of public social services, including but not restricted to, financial assistance and social services;

B.

Conduct studies on special projects and make recommendations to the director of public social services and the board of supervisors on any and all aspects of the management and operation of the department of public social services in order to promote the efficient and cost-effective delivery of departmental services;

C.

Conduct public hearings as necessary to determine the attitudes and needs of the public, both recipient and nonrecipient, and cooperate with organizations and private citizens to improve public social services, and advise the director and the board of all findings and recommendations based upon public input;

D.

Review proposed federal, state and local legislation and regulations for potential impact on the county and make recommendations to the director and the board; and

E.

Appoint staff personnel as authorized by the board, and direct staff activities in support of commission objectives.

(Ord. 11456 § 3 (part), 1977; Ord. 4099 Art. 114 § 21108, 1942.)

The sunset review date for the commission on public social services shall be November 30, 2013.

(Ord. 2011-0002 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2004-0038 § 1, 2004; Ord.98-0048 § 1, 1998.)