§ 2-4-117. Functions.

(a)

The functions of the commission shall be as follows:

(1)

to advise city council in the formulation and implementation of public policy on the treatment of AIDS and prevention of the spread of HIV, and to promote citizen participation in the formulation of such policy;

(2)

to provide city council and the public with current information regarding AIDS and HIV, and to promote educational programs on AIDS/HIV awareness, treatment and prevention;

(3)

to make an annual report to the city council which shall include a summary of the number of Alexandria residents who have been diagnosed with AIDS or HIV, and a description of the activities of the commission during the period covered by the report;

(4)

to function as the community advisory board for HIV and AIDS services delivered by the Alexandria Health Department; and

(5)

to perform such other duties or functions as assigned by city council.

(b)

The commission shall hold at least six regular meetings each year, and as many special meetings as the commission may deem advisable.

(c)

The commission is empowered to adopt rules regarding its internal operating procedures as long as the same are not inconsistent with the city code, including, but not limited to, the establishment of committees through which it may carry on its functions and purpose.

(d)

A commission chair, vice-chair and secretary shall be elected annually by the commission members at the annual organizational meeting designated by the commission.

(e)

The department of health shall provide administrative and logistical support to the commission and its chair. (Ord. No. 4134, 5/13/00, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 4299, 5/17/03, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 5135, 5/12/18, Sec. 1)