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The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego declares that it is the policy of the County to take action to identify needs and problems of persons with disabilities in the County that are affected by public policy decisions, and furthermore, to safeguard against discrimination and prejudice on the basis of disability.
For the purpose of this ordinance the term Persons with Disabilities shall be used in place of "handicapped" persons and shall be defined as any person who has a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more of a person's major life activities; a record of having, or being perceived as having, a physical or mental impairment.
The major principles guiding committee work shall be to assure the self-determination of the disabled individual; provide persons with disabilities with the resources and educational services necessary to enable them to achieve their fullest potential; and to provide them with an equal opportunity to participate fully in the social and economic benefits of our society. In order to promote this policy and to provide an open forum for discussion and action, there is hereby established in the Chief Administrative Office a San Diego County Committee for Persons with Disabilities, hereafter in this Article referred to as the Committee.
(Amended by Ord. No. 7004 (N.S.), effective 9-5-85; amended by Ord. No. 10309 (N.S.), effective 1-2-13)
The Committee shall consist of eleven members, all of whom shall be residents of the County of San Diego. Not less than five members shall be disabled.
(Amended by Ord. No. 5476 (N.S.), effective 5-3-79; amended by Ord. No. 5727 (N.S.), effective 5-8-80; amended by Ord. No. 7004 (N.S.), effective 9-5-85)
Each member of the Board of Supervisors shall appoint two members and the San Diego County Committee for Persons with Disabilities shall appoint one member to the Committee. In selecting the members to the Committee, the appointing authority shall: (1) consider nominations made by interested community organizations or citizens if submitted at least five (5) days prior to appointment, (2) attempt to reflect in Committee appointments comprehensive representation of age, socioeconomic status, ethnic background and geographical distribution, and (3) consider the prospective members’ knowledge and awareness of the problems and rights of persons with disabilities and their commitment to contribute to the independence of persons with disabilities in San Diego County.
Public notice and publicity shall be given on intention to appoint members to the Committee. An application form shall be provided to the public.
(Amended by Ord. No. 5476 (N.S.), effective 5-3-79; amended by Ord. No. 5991 (N.S.), effective 3-19-81; amended by Ord. No. 6657 (N.S.), effective 10-27-83; amended by Ord. No. 7004 (N.S.), effective 9-5-85)
Cross reference(s) -- Appointment and removal, § 52.
Each Committee member appointed by a Supervisor shall serve a term which shall run concurrently with the term of the member of the Board of Supervisors who appointed that Committee member. The term shall expire on the date of expiration of the term of the appointing member of the Board of Supervisors, or at such time as he or she ceases to hold office, whichever first occurs. The Committee member appointed by the San Diego County Committee for Persons with Disabilities shall serve a term of two years, provided that the first Committee member so appointed shall serve a term expiring on June 30, 1985. Any Committee member whose term has expired hereunder shall continue to discharge his or her duties as a Committee member until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified. The reelection of a member of the Board of Supervisors for a succeeding term shall not automatically extend the term of any member of the Committee.
A Committee member shall be appointed for no more than two consecutive terms. For purposes of this limitation, a term shall include any appointment to fill a vacancy for one-half or more of a term. Each member of the Committee shall represent the entire area and population of the County in performing the Committee member‘s duties.
(Amended by Ord. No. 5476 (N.S.), effective 5-3-79; amended by Ord. No. 6433 (N.S.), effective 10-14-82; amended by Ord. No. 6657 (N.S.), effective 10-27-83; amended by Ord. No. 7004 (N.S.), effective 9-5-85)
The Committee shall have the responsibility to:
(a) Study and evaluate County Charter provisions, ordinances, policies and proposed policies, to determine their implication for persons with disabilities.
(b) Study areas of concern as they pertain to the lives and needs of persons with disabilities. These may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Coordination of Client Support Systems
(2) Health
(3) Education
(4) Employment
(5) Recreation
(6) Housing
(7) Transportation
(8) Architectural Barriers Safety Related Matters.
(c) Conduct workshops for County personnel and community groups.
(d) Participate in the conduct of public hearings dealing with matters related to persons with disabilities.
(e) Utilize County resources and facilities to accumulate information for the purpose of furthering the objectives of this Committee.
(f) Prepare and disseminate information of matters related to discrimination and prejudice.
(g) Formulate programs or legislation to promote and insure independence, equal rights and opportunities for all persons with disabilities.
(h) Provide liaison and assistance to County or citizen groups interested in the problems facing persons with disabilities.
(i) Initiate application for grants from all levels of government and private sources for carrying out the purposes of the Committee.
(j) Serve as the County’s advisory committee of Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and related rehabilitation matters.
(Amended by Ord. No. 5727 (N.S.), effective 5-8-80; amended by Ord. No. 7004 (N.S.), effective 9-5-85; amended by Ord. No. 8988 (N.S.), effective 12-15-98)
The Chief Administrative Officer shall provide necessary staff support to the Advisory Committee.
(Amended by Ord. No. 5476 (N.S.), effective 5-3-79; amended by Ord. No. 7004 (N.S.), effective 9-5-85)
Cross reference(s) -- Chief administrative officer, § 120 et seq.
A vacancy shall occur on the happening of any of the following events before the expiration of the term:
(a) The resignation of the incumbent,
(b) The ceasing of the incumbent to be a resident of the County of San Diego, or
(c) Unexcused absence from three consecutive regular meetings of the Committee.
When a vacancy occurs as the result of three consecutive absences, both the member and the appointing Supervisor shall be notified of the vacancy by the Chairperson. If a midterm vacancy occurs, a new appointee shall serve for the balance of the unexpired term of the member being replaced.
(a) Officers. The Committee shall select annually from its membership a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson.
(b) Rules. The Committee shall prepare and adopt necessary rules and regulations for the conduct of its business.
(c) Quorum. A majority of members currently appointed to the committee shall constitute a quorum. A majority of members in attendance shall be required to carry any motion or proposal.
(d) Minutes. The Committee shall keep written minutes of its meetings, a copy of which shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
(e) Meetings. The Committee shall establish a regular meeting schedule and shall give public notice of the time and place of meetings. All meetings of the Committee, including any ad hoc committees or other committees appointed by the Committee shall be open and public and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meetings of the Committee, including any ad hoc committees or other committees appointed by the Committee.
(a) Task Forces. The Committee may appoint task forces, ad hoc committees as well as committees of its own members for the purpose of carrying out the functions and duties of the Committee. Any task force or ad hoc committee appointed shall consist of not fewer than three members, including at least one Committee member. The actions and recommendations of task forces or ad hoc committees shall not be deemed the action of the Committee and shall in no way bind the Committee or its members. The task force or ad hoc committee shall cease to exist upon completion of its assignment.
(b) Volunteer Services. The Committee may engage the services of volunteer workers without salary as it may find necessary from time to time. Service of an individual as a volunteer worker shall not be considered as service for or employment by the County.
Members shall serve without compensation, but may receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred on official duty, when requested by the Community Involvement Director and authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer.
(Amended by Ord. No. 5476 (N.S.), effective 5-3-79; amended by Ord. No. 7004 (N.S.)
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