As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COMMISSION
The Commission for Individuals with Special Needs.
PERSON WITH A DISABILITY
See the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.
§ 701 et seq.).
A.
One who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially
limits one or more of such person's major life activities (such as
employability);
B.
A person who has a record of such impairment; or
C.
A person who is regarded as having such an impairment.
Initially, four of the members shall be appointed for a term
of one year; four members for a term of two years; and four members
for a term of three years. Their successors shall in all cases be
appointed by the Mayor for a term of three years, and all appointments
to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired terms. Any member of
the Commission may be removed by the Mayor for cause.
The members of the Commission shall receive no compensation
for their services.
The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
A. To initiate and/or conduct continuous studies and surveys to determine
the conditions, needs and problems of persons with a disability in
the community in relation to architectural barriers, transportation,
public education and publicity, housing, employment, recreation, health
and other matters.
B. To serve as a clearing house for information and to advertise, prepare,
print and distribute publications designed to promote the official
purposes of the Commission.
C. To monitor and ensure compliance, enforcement and implementation
of existing federal and state statutes intended to aid persons with
a disability.
D. To act as an advocacy and coordinating agency to bring about new
and expanded programs and services for persons with a disability.
E. To make an annual report, on or about April 1 of each year, to the
Mayor and the Town Council of the Commission's activities, together
with its recommendations for administrative and legislative action
by the Town of Wolcott, in addition to any other periodic reports
and recommendations which the Commission may choose to make.