§ 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)

§ 98.091 MEETINGS; QUORUM; STAFF.

   The disability awareness and accessibility review board shall meet at those times and places as may be determined by the board, by standing or special rule, or on call of the chair. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum. The city ADA coordinator or designee shall act as staff to the board.

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

§ 98.092 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

   (a)   The disability awareness and accessibility review board shall act as an advisory body to the mayor and city council on disability awareness and universal accessibility matters.

   (b)   Its duties may include:

      (1)   Public education to heighten the awareness of barriers for people with disabilities, and the role, function and activities of the disability awareness and accessibility review board;

      (2)   Organize public awareness activities;

      (3)   Develop recommendations on the future role of the disability awareness and accessibility review board;

      (4)   Monitor the progress of the city transition plan and self-evaluation plan, and make recommendations, as needed, in prioritizing the resolution of access issues;

      (5)   Survey city buildings, programs and services for potential accessibility problems, and recommend to the mayor proposed resolutions of these problems in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act;

      (6)   Encourage the incorporation of universal access into the design of city facilities; and

      (7)   Advise other public or private entities on disability awareness and universal access issues where it appears the board can make a positive contribution to resolution of the issues in the city.

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