There is hereby created the Accessibility Advisory
Board (hereafter referred to as the "Board").
The Board shall consist of nine members appointed
by the City Commission. (Persons with disabilities and persons working
with persons with disabilities and those with expertise in accessibility
issues will be given preference for appointment.)
The members of the Board shall serve without
compensation.
The Board shall meet at least quarterly and
at other times when necessary.
The Board shall elect one of its members as
Chairperson for the term of one year. The Chairperson shall preside
at all meetings of the Board. The Board shall elect, in the same manner
and for the same term, one of its members as Vice Chairperson who
shall act as Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson. The Board
shall elect, in the same manner and for the same term, one of its
members as recorder, who shall keep the official transactions of the
Board.
Five members of the Board shall constitute a
quorum for the purpose of conducting the Board's business.
The purpose of the Board shall be to:
A. Advise and make recommendations to the City Commission
on such matters related to accessibility as, from time to time, may
be referred to the Board.
B. Evaluate projects and activities, both public and
private, and to advise City staff on matters related to accessibility.
C. Provide technical assistance to the City on matters
related to the disabled population.
D. Review City plans for projects prior to implementation.
E. Serve as advocates for citizens with disabilities.
F. Serve as resources on policy and/or procedure for
members of the City Commission and for City staff.
G. Review federal and state regulations and guidelines
on accessibility and report its findings to the appropriate City department,
division or body.