[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Tolland 5-26-2020 by Ord. No. 97. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The goal of the Tolland Commission on People with Disabilities
("the Commission") is to provide information, education, and advocacy
for the entire community by embracing the contribution of its citizens
with disabilities, and to create a more inclusive Tolland. The Commission
will research and advise the Town Council on issues relevant to our
citizens with disabilities.
The Commission will:
A.
Offer support for legislative initiatives that promote equality and
accessibility for people with disabilities;
B.
Invite speakers from both the public and private sector to discuss
topics of concern to the disability community;
C.
Explore additional state, federal, and grant-funding resources;
D.
Analyze the services for persons with disabilities provided by the
community, both by public and private agencies, and make recommendations
to the Town Council regarding their findings.
The Commission on People with Disabilities is a seven-member
commission. Such members shall be electors of the Town, and not more
than five members shall belong to the same political party. To the
fullest extent possible, the Commission shall be made up of a majority
of members who are persons with disabilities, or who regularly work
with, provide services to, and/or interact with persons with disabilities.
Members shall be appointed by the Town Council for terms of up to
three years; two members with a one-year term; two members with a
two-year term; three members with a three-year term. After the initial
appointments, all future appointments shall be for three-year terms,
or until their successor shall be appointed by the Town Council.
All public meetings shall be held at the call of the Chair and
at such times and locations as the Commission may determine.
