2.29 Senior Citizens Comm.
Sections:
2.29.010 Organization.
2.29.020 Meetings.
2.29.030 Powers-Duties.
2.29.010 ORGANIZATION. The senior citizens commission of the City shall consist of no more than five members appointed by the Council. The President of the Senior Advisory Council, or designee, shall be an ex-officio member of the Senior Citizens Commission without the right to vote. Members shall be persons who display an interest in and appreciation of senior affairs.
Each member of the senior citizens commission shall serve at the pleasure of the Council and for a term of four years or until the appointment of a successor, except that the initial terms of the first members appointed shall be determined by lot at their first meeting so that each year at least one term will expire. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a term of four years. (Ord. 1986-29 § 1, 1986).
2.29.020 MEETINGS. The commission shall meet within one month of its formation and establish itself by electing a chairperson and vice chairperson to serve at the pleasure of the board. The board may adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the conduct of its business. A regular time and place of meetings shall be established and adhered to in the manner of holding public meetings for legislative bodies in the state. (Ord. 1986-29 § 1, 1986).
2.29.030 POWERS--DUTIES. It shall be the objective of the senior citizens commission, as an advisory body to the Council, to encourage, foster, and facilitate programs for the enhancement of all matters relating to the social, economic, and personal well being of the senior population.
The Commission shall recommend to the Council the establishment and funding of programs and services for senior citizens within the City and review and make recommendations to the Council regarding any senior citizen center operated by the City.
Further, the Commission shall periodically review the efforts being made towards implementing the recommendations set forth in the Adopted Master Plan for Senior Services and shall be charged with keeping said plan current.
The Commission shall possess other such powers and duties as may be prescribed from time to time by resolution of the City Council. (Ord. 1986-29 § 1, 1986).