Pursuant to Section 1000 of the Santa Monica City Charter, a Disabilities Commission is hereby established. The Commission shall consist of eleven members appointed by the City Council. All members shall be residents of the City who have significant experience in the disability community. Additionally, at least six members shall be persons with disabilities. The Commission and Commissioners shall be subject to all of the terms of Article X of the City Charter setting forth procedures for appointment of Commissioners, terms and meetings.
(Added by Ord. No. 2049 § 1, adopted 7/23/02)
The Disabilities Commission shall have the power and be required to:
(a) 
Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to people with disabilities in Santa Monica and their needs as a group.
(b) 
Work cooperatively with City agencies, officials, boards, commissions and departments in developing educational and informational materials and programs about the abilities, rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities.
(c) 
Hold an annual public hearing to receive community input on matters relevant to the general scope of the Commission.
(d) 
Study and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the special problems that people with disabilities in Santa Monica face in employment, transportation, housing, programmatic and physical access to City services, and facilities and programs stemming from barriers encountered in everyday life.
(e) 
Work cooperatively with City agencies, officials, boards, commission and departments in making recommendations on the development and implementation of programs and practices promoting disability awareness and the integration of people with disabilities into City life.
(f) 
Review the City's annual Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Review and Update and provide input to staff on the review process and the content of the report.
(Added by Ord. No. 2049CCS § 1, adopted 7/23/02)