SEC. 84.84. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

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)

SEC. 84.85. ANNUAL REPORTS.

The Committee shall make available to the Board of Supervisors its findings and recommendations and submit, at least once each calendar year, a report of its activities.

SEC. 84.86. STAFF ASSISTANCE.

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.

SEC. 84.87. VACANCIES.

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.

SEC. 84.88. ORGANIZATION.

   (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.