ARTICLE XLVIII SAN DIEGO COUNTY MILITARY AND VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL*
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*Note -- A new Article XLVIII, San Diego County Veterans Advisory Council, Sections 820--820.12, added by Ord. No. 7294 (N.S.), effective 6-4-87. Title changed to San Diego County Military and Veterans Advisory Council by Ord. No. 10582 (N.S.), effective 1-10-19.
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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 the leadership role in identifying and addressing the needs of military veterans. In order to fulfill the tasks related to this policy, there is hereby established a San Diego County Military and Veterans Advisory Council. The Council shall function as an independent body in carrying out its duties and responsibilities, reporting directly to the Board of Supervisors as well as the Chief Administrative Officer.
(Amended by Ord. No. 10209 (N.S.), effective 5-3-12; amended by Ord. No. 10582 (N.S.), effective 1-10-19)
The Council shall consist of nine (9) members as follows:
(a) Five members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors with each Supervisor nominating one Council Member from their respective District.
(b) Four members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors as Members-at-Large.
(Amended by Ord. No. 8054 (N.S.), effective 5-14-92; amended by Ord. No. 9771 (N.S.), effective 6-8-06; amended by Ord. No. 10209 (N.S.), effective 5-3-12; amended by Ord. No. 10582 (N.S.), effective 1-10-19)
Persons appointed to the Council other than the Commander, Navy Region Southwest or a designated representative, must meet the following requirements:
(1) Be a resident of San Diego County; and
(2) Be an honorably discharged veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States of America; and
(3) Demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of issues relating to the needs of veterans.
In addition, in selecting the members to the Council, the Board of Supervisors shall attempt to reflect in Council appointments comprehensive representation of age, socio-economic status, ethnic background, military experience, and geographical distribution.
(Amended by Ord. No. 8054 (N.S.), effective 5-14-92; amended by Ord. No. 9771 (N.S.), effective 6-8-06; amended by Ord. No. 10209 (N.S.), effective 5-3-12)
Cross reference(s) -- Appointment and removal, § 52.
Those members nominated by a Supervisor shall serve a term which shall run concurrent with the term of the Supervisor. The term shall expire on the date of expiration of the term of the nominating Supervisor, or at such time as he or she ceases to hold office, whichever occurs first. Any member whose term has expired hereunder shall continue his or her duties until his or her successor has been appointed. The reelection of a member of the Board of Supervisors shall not automatically extend the term of any member of the Council.
Those members nominated as Members-at-Large shall serve a term of office of four (4) years.
(Amended by Ord. No. 8054 (N.S.), effective 5-14-92; amended by Ord. No. 9771 (N.S.), effective 6-8-06; amended by Ord. No. 10209 (N.S.), effective 5-3-12)
A vacancy shall occur on the happening of any of the following events before the expiration of the terms:
(1) The death of the incumbent.
(2) The resignation of the incumbent.
(3) The ceasing of the incumbent to be a resident of the County of San Diego.
(4) Unexcused absences from more than one-third of the regularly scheduled meetings in any 12-month period or three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings.
When a vacancy occurs as the result of unexcused absences as designated in (4) above, both the member and the nominating authority shall be notified of the vacancy by the Council Chairperson. If a vacancy occurs in mid-term, the new appointee shall serve for the unexpired term of the member being replaced.
(Amended by Ord. No. 10209 (N.S.), effective 5-3-12)
(a) Officers. The Council shall elect from its memberships a chairperson, vice chairperson and secretary.
(b) Rules. The Council shall prepare and adopt the necessary rules and regulations for the conduct of its business.
(c) Quorum. A majority of members currently appointed to the Council shall constitute a quorum. A majority of members in attendance shall be required to carry any motion or approval.
(d) Minutes. The Council 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 Council shall establish a regular meeting schedule and shall give public notice of the time and place of meetings in compliance with the requirements of the Brown Act. All meetings of the Council shall be open to the public and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meetings of the Council.
(Amended by Ord. No. 10209 (N.S.), effective 5-3-12)
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