§ 33.21 COMMISSION ESTABLISHED.

   There is created a commission of municipal government known as the Mayor’s Commission on Domestic Violence.

(Ord. 28-1991, passed 11-6-1991)

§ 33.22 MEMBERSHIP; TERMS AND OFFICERS.

   (A)   The Mayor’s Commission on Domestic Violence shall consist of at least 15 but not more than 50 members. Of the said membership, there shall be at least one representative from the following organizations: the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office, Women’s Services/Family Service Society, Inc., the Marion Police Department, Cornerstone, the Prevention of Child Abuse Council and the Grant County Child Abuse Protection Team and the Grant County Sheriff’s Department; and the Mayor or his or her designee. The additional members of the Commission shall be drawn from the following segments of the community: law enforcement agencies, mental health professions, the judicial system, social service organizations, the educational system, business and industry, the legal profession, victims of domestic violence, the medical profession, the religious community and the community at large.

   (B)   All members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of two years. All appointments shall be made within 30 days of the date of passage of this subchapter. Subsequent appointment to the Commission shall be by the Mayor.

   (C)   The Mayor shall appoint from the membership at its first meeting annually a Chairperson of the Commission. The Commission shall elect from its membership at its first meeting annually a Vice- Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer.

(Ord. 28-1991, passed 11-6-1991)

§ 33.23 POWERS AND DUTIES.

   The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

   (A)   To create by-laws, sub-committees and advisory committees as in its judgment will aid in effectuating the purpose of this subchapter;

   (B)   To recommend to the Mayor and all departments of the city government such policies as the Commission believes will tend to minimize or eliminate domestic violence within the community;

   (C)   To assist any department of city government or any person or entity within the community in the implementation of such policies to minimize or eliminate domestic violence;

   (D)   To issue such publications and such results of investigation and research as in its judgment will tend to educate the public in general regarding all facets of domestic violence.

(Ord. 28-1991, passed 11-6-1991)

§ 33.24 ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL TRUST AND AGENCY FUND.

   (A)   There is created a Special Trust and Agency Fund to be utilized by the Mayor’s Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Donations to the Commission may be deposited into such account.

   (B)   Expenditures may be made from this Special Trust and Agency Fund without appropriation from the City Council. Monies from the Fund shall be dispersed only on approved claims allowed and signed by the Chairperson and Secretary of the Commission.

(Ord. 28-1991, passed 11-6-1991)

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