Los Angeles County Municipal Code Ch. 3.60 Veterans Advisory Commission

There is created the veterans advisory commission, hereinafter referred to in this chapter as the "commission."

(Ord. 82-0063 § 1 (part), 1982; Ord. 10759 § 1 (part), 1973; Ord. 4099 Art. 106 § 20401, 1942.)

The Commission shall consist of 10 members appointed by the Board. Persons appointed shall have been veterans.

(Ord. 2021-0009 § 1, 2021; Ord. 82-0063 § 1 (part), 1982; Ord. 10759 § 1 (part), 1973; Ord. 4099 Art. 106 § 20402, 1942.)

At the first meeting of the commission, the members shall classify themselves by lot so that five members shall serve for a term of one year, and five members shall serve for a term of two years. Thereafter, each member shall serve for a term of two years and until his successor is duly appointed. In the event of a vacancy on the commission, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the board. An appointment to fill a vacancy during an unexpired term shall be for the period of the unexpired term and until his successor is duly appointed. The tenure of all members on the commission 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. 82-0063 § 1 (part), 1982; Ord. 10759 § 1 (part), 1973; Ord. 4099 Art. 106 § 20403, 1942.)

All members of the commission shall receive whatever compensation is provided for in the current salary ordinance of the county of Los Angeles.

(Ord. 82-0063 § 1 (part), 1982; Ord. 10759 § 1 (part), 1973; Ord. 4099 Art. 106 § 20405, 1942.)

The director of the department of military and veterans' affairs shall serve as coordinator for the commission without additional compensation.

(Ord. 82-0063 § 1 (part), 1982; Ord. 10759 § 1 (part) 1973; Ord. 4099 Art. 106 § 20407, 1942.)

The coordinator shall provide, through the department of military affairs, for professional guidance, research and clerical assistance, supplies and materials reasonably necessary to accomplish the commission's mission.

(Ord. 82-0063 § 1 (part), 1982; Ord. 10759 § 1 (part), 1973; Ord. 4099 Art. 106 § 20408, 1942.)

The commission at its first meeting shall elect a chairman and such other officers as it deems appropriate. The commission shall determine, by enacting rules, bylaws or otherwise, the terms of such officers and the procedures and methods by which they may be elected.

(Ord. 82-0063 § 1 (part), 1982; Ord. 10759 § 1 (part), 1973; Ord. 4099 Art. 106 § 20409, 1942.)

The commission shall meet once each month, but not to exceed 14 meetings in any one year.

(Ord. 82-0063 § 1 (part), 1982; Ord. 10759 § 1 (part), 1973; Ord. 4099 Art. 106 § 20404, 1942.)

The Commission shall:

A.

Consult with and advise the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs in matters concerning veterans within the County;

B.

Study, advise and recommend to the Board on special problem areas relating to veterans within the County;

C.

Serve as a means of communication for veterans within the County;

D.

Act as liaison with the Armed Forces in the interest of improving and enhancing relationships and coordinating community activities.

(Ord. 2021-0009 § 2, 2021; Ord. 82-0248 § 1, 1982; Ord. 82-0063 § 1 (part), 1982; Ord. 10759 § 1 (part), 1973; Ord. 4099 Art. 106 § 20406, 1942.)