There is hereby created in the Office of Fair Housing and Consumer Affairs an advisory board on consumer affairs which shall be known as the Consumers Council, consisting of the Director, ex- officio and seven (7) members. Four (4) shall be appointed by the Mayor and three (3) by the President of Council. The Consumers Council shall represent business and consumer interests, but consumer members shall never be less than a majority. One (1) of these members shall be elected Chairman annually by the members of the Advisory Board. Of the seven (7) members first appointed, three (3) shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years, two (2) for a term of two (2) years and two (2) for a term of one (1) year; thereafter all appointments shall be for a term of three (3) years. Members of the Consumers Council shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The Consumers Council must meet with the Director at least quarterly in each calendar year and shall advise the Director on general goals for the development of programs; undertake studies and reports and make written recommendations to the Director and foster cooperation among City, State and Federal agencies and private consumer groups. The Consumers Council shall hold additional meetings with the Director when called by the Chairman or when requested by the Director or by at least three (3) members of the Consumers Council.
(Ord. No. 1329-10. Passed 12-6-10, eff. 12-6-10)