ARTICLE VII. COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES*

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*   Editors Note: Section 1 of Ord. No. 7174, adopted Apr. 17, 1989, changed the title of art. VII from "Commission on the Handicapped" to "Commission on Disability Issues"; and § 2 made the same change in the text.

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Sec. 10A-75. Creation.

There is hereby established an entity to be called the "commission on disability issues."

(Ord. No. 4960, § 1, 4-9-79; Ord. No. 7174, § 2, 4-17-89)

Sec. 10A-76. Functions and purposes.

   The functions and purposes, powers and duties of the commission on disability issues shall be to:

   (a)   Act as the official advisory body to the mayor and council on the priority of concerns faced by individuals with disabilities within the Tucson community.

   (b)   Work to formulate policies and recommend activities that address the needs and concerns of individuals with disabilities.

   (c)   Work with city departments and outside agencies and organizations to ensure equitable delivery of services and initiate new ones that benefit individuals with disabilities.

   (d)   Support and sponsor community programs and projects that promote public awareness of the problems of individuals with disabilities.

   (e)   Serve as a liaison between the city and other community agencies serving individuals with disabilities.

(Ord. No. 4960, § 1, 4-9-79; Ord. No. 7174, § 2, 4-17-89; Ord. No. 10871, § 1, 1-19-11)

Sec. 10A-77. Membership composition, terms and qualifications.

   (a)   Appointment. The commission on disability issues shall be composed of eleven (11) members, who shall serve without compensation as follows: The mayor and each council member shall individually appoint one (1) member of the commission. In addition, the city manager shall appoint four (4) members of the commission.

   (b)   Terms.

   (1)   The term of those commission members appointed by the mayor and council individually shall be coterminous with that of the appointing elected official.

   (2)   The term of those commission members appointed by the city manager shall be for a term of four (4) years.

   (c)   Qualifications.

   (1)   The seven (7) members of the commission on disability issues appointed individually by the mayor and council shall be individuals with disabilities; that is, persons who have a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one (1) or more of their major life activities.

   (2)   The four (4) members of the commission on disability issues appointed by the city manager shall be representatives of agencies and employers dedicated to serving the needs of individuals with disabilities or persons possessing special expertise in dealing with the problems of individuals with disabilities.

(Ord. No. 4960, § 1, 4-9-79; Ord. No. 7174, § 2, 4-17-89; Ord. No. 7264, § 1, 8-7-89; Ord. No. 7820, § 1, 5-18-92; Ord. No. 10871, § 1, 1-19-11; Ord. No. 11355, § 1, 5-3-16)

   Editors Note: Section 1 of Ord. No. 7264, adopted Aug. 7, 1989, increased the term of office in subsection (b)(2) from 3 to 4 years. Section 2 specified that these members who were serving 3-year terms prior to the enactment of the ordinance would have their terms extended to 4 years.

Sec. 10A-78. Commission organization.

The commission on disability issues chairperson shall be elected by a majority of the commissioners. The commissioners shall adopt rules and regulations in relation to the commission's powers and duties. Procedural matters shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order.

(Ord. No. 4960, § 1, 4-9-79; Ord. No. 7174, § 2, 4-17-89)