Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 3 — BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Revised 10/25›Article 18 — COMMISSION ON AGING Revised 10/25
Torrance Municipal Code Art. 18 COMMISSION ON AGING Revised 10/25
Torrance Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Torrance
Cite as: Torrance Municipal Code § 13.18 · Text as of 2026-10-05
13.18.1 CREATED, COMPOSITION, COMPENSATION AND QUALIFICATIONS. Revised 10/25¶
(Amended by O-3410; O-3509; O-3691; O-3953)
a) There is hereby created a Commission on Aging for the City, consisting of seven members.
b) The members of the Commission shall be electors of the City.
c) In lieu of their ordinary and necessary expenses directly connected with or pertaining to the duties imposed by Section 13.18.7 the Commission members shall be paid twenty dollars per meeting attended, but not to exceed sixty dollars per calendar quarter. Such payment shall be made at the end of each calendar quarter.
13.18.2 APPOINTMENTS AND TERMS OF MEMBERS.¶
(Amended by O-3489; O-3509; O-3691; O-3932)
The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the City Council. All appointments and reappointments shall be for a period of four years, unless the appointment is to finish the term of an expected vacancy in which case the appointment will be for the remainder of the term of the unexpected vacancy. No member shall be eligible for reappointment after serving two consecutive four-year terms; provided, however, that after a lapse of two years, a former member may be reappointed to the Commission. When there are vacancies on two or more commissions, appointments will be made in the following order: Planning, Civil Service, Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation, and Historic Preservation. Appointments to the remaining commissions will be made in alphabetical order by commission name.
13.18.3 FILLING OF VACANCIES.¶
(Amended by O-3691; O-3932)
If any vacancy shall occur in the membership of the Commission, other than by expiration of the term of office, it shall be appointed by the City Council for the unexpired term of the vacated office.
13.18.4 Repealed by O-3691 .¶
13.18.5 REMOVAL OF MEMBERS.¶
The members of the Commission may be removed from office by a vote of the majority of all of the members of the City Council.
13.18.6 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON.¶
At the first meeting of the Commission in every fiscal year, the members shall appoint one (1) of their number as Chairperson, who shall hold office for one (1) year and until his or her successor is appointed.
13.18.7 MEETINGS AND FAILURE TO ATTEND.¶
(Amended by O-3796)
a) The Commission shall hold regular meetings at least once every month.
b) If a member of the Commission does not attend two (2) consecutive regular meetings unless excused by the Commission, his membership thereon shall terminate automatically; and provided further, that a member will be deemed absent from a meeting unless he is present during at least two-thirds (2/3) of the time of the entire meeting.
13.18.8 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.¶
a) The Commission may make recommendations to the City Council and to all appointed City Commissions on matters of concern to the Commission.
b) The Commission shall advise the City Council and all City Commissions in any matter when so requested by either the City Council or a City Commission.
c) The Commission shall report annually to the City Council on its activities.
d) When so directed by the City Council, the Commission on Aging shall officially represent the City before state, local and national organizations and agencies.
13.18.9 RULES AND REGULATIONS.¶
The Commission shall establish such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for its government and for the faithful performance of its duties.
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