[Ord. No. 1.219 (Bill No. 2558)
§1, 8-1-2013]
For the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the community
and the specific welfare of residents of the City who are veterans
of military service to the United States of American, there is hereby
created a Commission to be known as the Veterans Commission.
[Ord. No. 1.219 (Bill No. 2558)
§1, 8-1-2013; Ord.
No. 1.230 (Bill No. 2605) §1, 4-2-2015; Ord. No. 1.276 (Bill No. 2828), 6-2-2022]
The Commission shall consist of seven (7) voting members (three
(3) veterans and four (4) at-large members), one (1) alternate and
one (1) Council liaison.
[Ord. No. 1.219 (Bill No. 2558)
§1, 8-1-2013]
All citizen members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
[Ord. No. 1.219 (Bill No. 2558)
§1, 8-1-2013]
Voting members of the Commission will be appointed for a term
of three (3) years; but, of the members first appointed, three (3)
shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years, and two (2) shall
be appointed for a term of two (2) years.
[Ord. No. 1.219 (Bill No. 2558)
§1, 8-1-2013; Ord.
No. 1.243 (Bill No. 2640) §1, 7-21-2016]
Unless provided otherwise by law, any member of this Commission
(or Board) may be removed by the Mayor, with or without cause, with
the approval of a majority of the members of the City Council, at
any time, or by a two-thirds vote of the members of the City Council
without the consent and approval of the Mayor.
[Ord. No. 1.219 (Bill No. 2558)
§1, 8-1-2013]
The Commission shall elect its Chairman and Secretary from among
the citizen members. The term of Chairman and Secretary shall be for
one (1) year with eligibility for re-election.
[Ord. No. 1.219 (Bill No. 2558)
§1, 8-1-2013]
The Commission shall hold regular and special meetings as provided
for by its rules, and shall adopt rules for the transaction of business
and keep a public record of its proceedings, and shall make periodic
written report to the Council covering the proceedings of the Commission.
In addition to the regularly scheduled meetings, such other meetings
shall be held as may be directed by the Mayor or the Council.
[Ord. No. 1.219 (Bill No. 2558)
§1, 8-1-2013]
The payment and processing of expenses shall be in accordance
with the regulations of the City concerning the payment of reasonable
and necessary expense to other boards and commissions of the City.
[Ord. No. 1.219 (Bill No. 2558)
§1, 8-1-2013]
The Commission shall accept grants and gifts only by the permission
of and within the terms of such permission as may be granted by the
Mayor and Council.
[Ord. No. 1.219 (Bill No. 2558)
§1, 8-1-2013]
It shall be the duty of the Commission to coordinate all outreach
for veterans programs conducted by the City and to make recommendations
to the Mayor and Council concerning any programs or changes in existing
programs as it deems appropriate. The Commission shall make an annual
report to the Mayor and City Council concerning its activities.
[Ord. No. 1.219 (Bill No. 2558)
§1, 8-1-2013]
The Commission shall have such other powers and duties as are
or may be prescribed by the laws of the State of Missouri or the ordinances
of the City of Arnold, Missouri.
