There is hereby created the Accessibility Advisory Board (hereafter referred to as “the board”).

(Code 2015; Ord. 3903-15)

The board shall consist of not less than five, nor more than nine members appointed by the mayor, with the consent of the Governing Body. Membership shall at all times include no less than a majority of members with a disability, those with experience working in the disability services field or with direct personal experience with those who are disabled (such as family members/friends), or those with experience in the technical aspect of accessibility issues.

(Code 2015; Ord. 3903-15)

Those persons appointed as members of the board shall be appointed for the three (3) year term. Any vacancy occurring among the membership of the board shall be filled by appointment of the mayor with the consent of the Governing Body, to complete the term.

(Code 2015; Ord. 3903-15)

The members of the board shall serve without compensation.

(Code 2015; Ord. 3903-15)

The board shall meet at least quarterly and at other times when necessary. Any member of the board who has been absent from three consecutive meetings or from one-half of the meetings held during any twelve-month period of time may be replaced by the appointing authority.

(Code 2015; Ord. 3903-15)

The board shall elect one (1) of its members as chairman for the term of one (1) year. The chairman shall preside at all meetings of the board. The board shall elect, in the same manner and for the same term, one (1) of its members as vice-chairman, who shall act as chairman in the absence of the chairman. The board shall elect, in the same manner and for the same term, one (1) of its members as recorder, who shall keep the official transactions of the board.

(Code 2015; Ord. 3903-15)

A majority of the appointed members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the board's business.

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The purpose of the board shall be:

1.    To advise and make recommendations to the City Commission on such matters related to accessibility as, from time to time, may be referred to the board.

2.    To evaluate projects and activities, both public and private, and to advise City staff on matters related to accessibility.

3.    To provide technical assistance to the City on matters related to the disabled population.

4.    To review City plans for projects prior to implementation.

5.    To serve as advocates for citizens with disabilities.

6.    To serve as resources on policy and/or procedure for members of the City Commission and for City staff.

7.    To review federal and state regulations and guidelines on accessibility and to report its findings to the appropriate City department, division or body.

(Code 2015; Ord. 3903-15)