[Amended 9-1-2009]
There is hereby established a Consumer Advisory
Commission, which shall consist of 19 members, which members shall
be a representative of the City Council; one representative from each
of the following Departments of the City: Police Department, Fire
Department, Health Department, Weights and Measures Department, Purchasing
Department, Building Department, Water Department, Electric Light
Department and School Department; and nine members of the general
public. The members of the general public shall be appointed by the
Mayor, one from each ward of the City, for a term of two years from
the first day of April or until their successors are chosen and qualified.
[Amended 9-1-2009]
The Commission shall conduct investigations
and research into matters affecting consumer interests and education
and shall advise and report the results of such investigations and
research to the general public as well as to local government authorities
and law enforcement agencies. The Commission shall submit an annual
report to the City Council and the Mayor in December of each year
and shall send a copy thereof to the Consumers' Council of the commonwealth.
The members shall receive no salary for attendance
at hearings or meetings but shall be reimbursed for all necessary
expenses.