§ 12-11-4. Functions.

The functions of the commission shall be the following:

(a)

to assist the mayor, city council and city manager in responding to the needs of persons with disabilities by providing policy recommendations regarding city and state laws in order to remove physical and other barriers which confront persons with disabilities.

(b)

to assist the mayor, city council and city manager in conducting special events and awareness campaigns focusing on persons with disabilities;

(c)

to review and make recommendations regarding the city's diversity and inclusion program for persons with disabilities, women and minorities;

(d)

to provide a forum in which persons with disabilities and their advocates may make known the problems and frustrations which face them in their daily lives and make recommendations for corrective actions;

(e)

to provide a liaison for effective communication with the city and with other jurisdictions or agencies regarding the conduct of surveys, studies and hearings related to programs and policies for persons with disabilities;

(f)

to assist the city in identifying and obtaining outside funds for carrying out programs and projects developed or approved by the commission;

(g)

to review and make recommendations to the mayor, city council and city manager on programs, policies and services that might remove barriers faced by persons with disabilities in housing, transportation, building access, public accommodations, employment, health, social services, credit and education. (Ord. No. 3534, 9/14/91, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 3607, 12/12/92, Sec. 3; Ord. No. 5126, 4/14/18, Sec. 1)