There shall be a Senior Advisory Commission (which may be referred
to in this chapter as the "Commission") to consist of seven members.
Unless otherwise required by law, in order for any action to be taken
by the Commission, it must be approved by a majority vote of the quorum
of the Commission in attendance at a Commission meeting. A quorum
of the Commission shall consist of at least four of the seven members.
(O2010 5, 4/20/10)
Five members of the Commission shall be representatives of the
city's senior community at large, and two members of the Commission
shall be representatives from area senior service agencies providing
services within the city. Each member of the Commission shall be appointed
by the City Council and hold office in accordance with procedures
established by resolution of the City Council.
(O2010 5, 4/20/10)
Unless otherwise designated by the City Manager, the Parks and
Recreation Services Director shall be the principal city staff manager
to the Commission, and the Parks and Recreation Services Director
shall appoint a secretary to the Commission to comply with all procedural
requirements (such as those identified in Council Policy Resolution
No. 10, related to the Brown Act set forth at California Government
Code Sections 54950, et seq.).
(O2010 5, 4/20/10)
The Commission shall, by resolution, establish the time and
place for regular meetings. The Commission shall conduct its meetings
in accordance with procedures established by resolution of the City
Council. The Commission may establish its own rules of procedure or
bylaws consistent with City Council resolutions and ordinances.
(O2010 5, 4/20/10)
The duties of the Commission shall be to make recommendations
to the Parks and Recreation Services Director and the City Council
on matters regarding senior related issues and services, including
the following:
A. Provide
input on senior programs and provide feedback on the long-term planning
to meet the needs of the senior community.
B. Provide
recommendations on Senior Center policies.
C. Encourage
coordination and collaboration with other agencies in the region.
D. Advocate
for senior issues within the community.
E. Promote
awareness and involvement on issues related to the senior community.
(O2017-006, 3/7/17)