[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the Town
of Mount Airy 3-4-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-2.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 5,
Cable Television Commission, adopted 2-7-1983 by Ord. No. 83-130.
There is hereby established the Mount Airy Commission on Aging
and Livability. The Commission shall consist of up to nine members,
at least seven of whom shall be residents of the Town and one of whom
shall be a member of the Council of the Town of Mount Airy. All members
shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the
Council. The original appointment shall be made in such manner that
the term of one member shall expire on July 1, 2025 the term of another
is to expire on July 1, 2026 and the term of the remaining members
will expire three years following appointment. Their successors shall
be appointed for three years terms, except that any member appointed
to fill a vacancy shall serve only for the unexpired term of the vacated
seat. Any member of the Commission shall be eligible for reappointment.
An alternate member may be appointed who may take part in the Commission
discussions and shall serve as a voting member in the absence or recusal
of any full member. All members of the Commission shall serve without
compensation except that they may be reimbursed for actual expenses
incurred to the extent authorized in the budget.
The Commission shall select from among its members a Chairman
to serve until the succeeding June meeting and such additional officers
as it may deem advisable. The Commission is empowered to adopt all
necessary rules and regulations for the conduct of its business and
shall hold such meetings as may from time to time be deemed necessary.
A "quorum" shall be defined as one more member than half the appointed
membership. The alternate member may be considered to complete a quorum
if necessary. The Commission' s regular place of business shall
be in the Town Hall of the Town of Mount Airy, but both regular and
special meetings of the Commission may be held elsewhere at the discretion
of the Commission.
A.
The
Commission shall study, investigate and make recommendations to the
Town Council and the Mayor on making Mt. Airy a safe and secure community
and a great place with opportunities for people of all ages to enhance
and maintain a high quality of life.
B.
This
commission shall work to meet the various needs of older adults and
caregivers, including but not limited to accessible and appropriate
transportation across counties, accessible housing choices, quality
health care and community services, accessible recreation, and access
to information on county resources in order to allow the Town's
senior citizens opportunities to comfortably age in place should they
desire to do so.
C.
The
Commission shall focus on creating a cooperative livable community
for its current and future citizens in consideration of the following
factors, which also shall be considered in formulating future growth
and development visions for the Town:
D.
Studies
and recommendations to the Mayor and Town Council shall be made in
cooperation with other town commissions as appropriate, as well as
the Mt. Airy Senior Center and other relevant state, county or local
organizations.
E.
The
Commission shall undertake and/or evaluate any other studies and recommendations
as may be requested from time to time by Town Council and/or the Mayor.
The Commission shall submit to the Council of the Town of Mount
Airy an annual report on or before July 1 of each and every year summarizing
its activities, together with any accomplishments and/or recommendations
relating generally to aging and livability concerns for the ensuing
year.
No expenditures may be made by the Commission except to the
extent authorized in the annual budget of the Town or as may otherwise
be lawfully approved in advance by the Council of the Town of Mount
Airy.
