§ 98.041 APPLICATION TO OTHER HANDICAPS.

   The commission on human relations, as permitted by law, is authorized to apply any portion of this chapter which it may deem applicable to deal with discriminatory actions and practices against individuals or groups disadvantaged by reason of physical, mental or social handicap and not otherwise within the purview of this chapter.

(1957 Rev. Ords., § 2.1807; 1972 Code, § 13-38; 1992 Code, § 21.5-38) (Ord. 2700, passed 8-17-1970; Ord. 22-81, passed 3-16-1980)

§ 98.042 TIME LIMIT FOR FILING COMPLAINT.

   Any complaint filed under this chapter shall be filed within six months after the alleged discriminatory or unfair practice occurred.

(1972 Code, § 13-39; 1992 Code, § 21.5-39) (Ord. 52-73, passed 6-25-1973)

DISABILITY AWARENESS AND ACCESSIBILITY REVIEW BOARD

§ 98.085 CREATED.

   There is hereby created a disability awareness and accessibility review board.

(Ord. 40-20, passed 4-15-2020)

§ 98.086 COMPOSITION.

   The disability awareness and accessibility review board shall consist of nine members appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council. Membership shall include people with disabilities.

(Ord. 40-20, passed 4-15-2020)

§ 98.087 TERMS.

   The appointment of each member of the disability awareness and accessibility review board shall be for a term of three years, with three members to initially serve a one-year term, and three members to initially serve a two-year term, so that there will be a staggering of terms.

(Ord. 40-20, passed 4-15-2020)

§ 98.088 FILLING OF VACANCIES.

   Any vacancy on the disability awareness and accessibility review board shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member vacating the board in the same manner as is required for a regular appointment.

(Ord. 40-20, passed 4-15-2020)

§ 98.089 COMPENSATION; EXPENSE.

   All members of the disability awareness and accessibility review board shall serve without compensation.

(Ord. 40-20, passed 4-15-2020)

§ 98.090 OFFICERS.

   At its first regular meeting of the year, the board shall elect from its members a chair, a vice-chair, and a secretary, each of whom shall serve until the first regular meeting of the board the following year. The vice-chair shall act in the absence of the chair. A successor shall be elected immediately, as determined by the board, if a vacancy creates an unfilled officer position.

(Ord. 40-20, passed 4-15-2020)