The provisions of chapter 2.07 of this title shall apply to the accessibility and disability commission except as otherwise set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 5-22, 2022)
The City of Salt Lake is comprised of diverse and varied groups, communities, and individuals, including people at all level of abilities. The accessibility and disability commission shall serve as an advisor to the mayor and the council on how the City can improve and generally enhance accessibility and the experience of the disability community through a practice, systematic, and solution-based approach. (Ord. 5-22, 2022)
Unless otherwise specified, as used in this chapter:
CITY: | Salt Lake City, a municipal corporation of the state of Utah. |
COMMISSION: | Salt Lake City accessibility and disability commission created in section 10.62.040 of this chapter. |
COUNCIL: | Salt Lake City Council. |
DISABILITY: | Has the same meaning as is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 USC section 12102. |
MAYOR: | The duly elected or appointed and qualified mayor of Salt Lake City. |
MEMBER: | A person appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council who is duly qualified as an acting and voting member of the commission. |
NATIONAL ORIGIN: | The place of birth of an individual or any lineal ancestors. |
PERSON: | An individual. (Ord. 5-22, 2022) |
A. There is created the accessibility and disability commission which shall be composed of fifteen (15) members.
B. The Mayor shall appoint, with advice and consent of the Council, fifteen (15) members who represent a diverse range of accessibility and disability community perspectives. Notwithstanding Section 2.07.040.B.1, one (1) of the fifteen (15) members shall also be a member of the human rights commission. (Ord. 5-22, 2022)
The term of members of the commission shall be as set forth in Section 2.07.050, except that the initial term of five (5) members of the commission first appointed to the commission shall be for two (2) years to establish staggered terms. Each member's term shall expire on the applicable last Monday in December. (Ord. 5- 22, 2022)
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