An LGBTQ+ Commission is created and established. The LGBTQ+
Commission may be known and referred to as the "West Hollywood LGBTQ+
Commission" or as the "LGBTQ+ Commission."
(Ord. 22-1193 § 1, 2022)
The LGBTQ+ Commission shall consist of seven members who shall
have a significant interest in the city such as residency, business
or residential ownership, economic involvement, or some other valid
link, to be determined by the City Council, to the purpose of the
Commission. Members shall not be officers or employees of the city.
(Ord. 22-1193 § 1, 2022)
Each member of the City Council shall appoint one member of
the LGBTQ+ Commission. The Council as a whole will appoint the remaining
two members. Appointments shall be made at a regular Council meeting.
(Ord. 22-1193 § 1, 2022)
a.
Each
member of the LGBTQ+ Commission appointed directly by individual Council
members shall serve a two-year term commencing on March 1st following
a general municipal election. Upon expiration of the term of office,
each such Commission member shall continue to serve until his or her
successor is appointed and qualified. Each such member of the Commission
serves at the pleasure of the appointing councilmember and may be
removed by that councilmember at any time. In the event the office
of a councilmember becomes vacant during the term thereof, and until
the office is filled, the Commission member appointed by such councilmember
may be removed by a majority vote of the City Council.
b.
The
two Commission members appointed by the Council as a whole shall serve
two-year terms commencing on March 1st following a general municipal
election. Upon expiration of the term of office, each such Commission
member shall continue to serve until his or her successor is appointed
and qualified. Such members may be removed by a majority vote of the
City Council; provided, however, that no member of the Commission
may be removed prior to March 1st following any municipal election.
(Ord. 22-1193 § 1, 2022; Ord. 23-09 § 27, 2023)
For the five individually appointed positions, vacancies on
the LGBTQ+ Commission shall be filled by appointment of the individual
councilmember or their successor who made the appointment which is
vacated. Vacancies in the two remaining at-large seats shall be filled
by appointment by the City Council.
(Ord. 22-1193 § 1, 2022)
If a member of the LGBTQ+ Commission is absent for any reason for more than three regular meetings in any twelve-month period, the office of such member shall be vacated. In such event, the City Clerk shall notify the City Council of the vacancy and shall advertise for a replacement. A successor may be appointed for the remainder of the term as provided in Section 2.70.050.
(Ord. 22-1193 § 1, 2022)
Regular meetings of the LGBTQ+ Commission shall be as provided
in the Commission by-laws, provided that the Commission shall meet
no more than once monthly.
(Ord. 22-1193 § 1, 2022)
The LGBTQ+ Commission shall have the power and be required to:
a.
Evaluate
and make recommendations to the City Council on service and funding
needs and potential service gaps impacting the LGBTQ+ community and
related to LGBTQ+ related city grants and social services.
b.
Review
and recommend to the City Council legislation at the local, state,
and federal level, policies, programs, procedures, or administrative
actions that advance social, economic, and political equality for
the LGBTQ+ community.
c.
Serve
as an available resource to city staff, city commissions, advisory
boards and the City Council to provide guidance on ensuring LGBTQ+
community inclusivity in significant community programs and events,
such as but not limited to West Hollywood Pride events.
d.
Review
and provide recommendations to the city staff and/or City Council
on the city's annual Pride celebration.
e.
Promote
citizen participation in the decision-making process and bring the
governmental process closer to the residents of West Hollywood in
regards to LGBTQ+ programming.
f.
Review
and recommend to the City Council policies to enhance economic development
for LGBTQ+ businesses.
(Ord. 22-1193 § 1, 2022)
Accurate and permanent records of the acts of the LGBTQ+ Commission
shall be kept, and such records shall have the same status as records
of other administrative departments of the city.
(Ord. 22-1193 § 1, 2022)
The LGBTQ+ Commission shall organize and operate in accordance
with uniform by-laws for city commissions adopted by the City Council.
(Ord. 22-1193 § 1, 2022)
Members of the LGBTQ+ Commission may receive compensation for
their services as set by resolution of the City Council. The secretary
of the LGBTQ+ Commission shall submit to the Finance Officer at the
end of each calendar month a statement showing the number of meetings
of the LGBTQ+ Commission attended by each member during each month.
No additional compensation shall be paid for expenses incurred by
the members of the LGBTQ+ Commission in the performance of their duties,
except that the City Council may from time to time authorize in advance
expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes, or other meetings
which the City Council finds to be beneficial to the LGBTQ+ Commission
members in the performance of their duties, and in the best interests
of the city. Claims for such expenses shall be filed with the Finance
Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council.
(Ord. 22-1193 § 1, 2022)
