HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 85-165RESOLUTION NO. 85-165
RESOLUTION CREATING THE LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Lodi City Council has directed that a Senior Citizens
Commission be created; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to clarify certain items relating to methods
of appointment, terms of office, functions, etc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
specify the following as it relates to the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission.
1. Membership. The Membership shall consist of seven (7) members
appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.
2. Tera of Office of Members. The term of office of all members
of said Commission shall be four (4) years; provided that such
members first appointed shall so classify themselves by lot that
one (1) members term of office shall end on December 31, 1986,
and two (2) members terms of office shall end on December 31,
1987, and two (2) members terms of office shall end on December
31, 1988, and two (2) members terms of office shall end on
December 31, 1989. Each member shall serve at the pleasure of
the Mayor and the City Council until his/her successor is
appointed and qualified.
3. Vacancy. Vacancies on said Convu.ssion, from whatever cause,
shall be filled by the City Council.
4. Officers of the Commission. The Lodi Senior Citizens
Commission shall, at its first regular meeting of each calendar
year, select one of its members as Chairman and one of its
members as Vice Chairman. The Chairman shall serve for a period
of one (1) year, and the Vice Chairman shall serve for a period
of one (1) year. Members so selected may serve in such
positions for a maxim= of two consecutive years.
5. Meetings of the Commission. The Lodi Senior Citizens
Commission shall establish a regular time and place of meetings
and shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting each month.
Special meetings of the Commission may be called at any time by
the Chairman, or by any four (4) or more members of the
Corcission, by providing notice of said meeting as required by
law.
6. Organization and Procedure. The Commission may make and alter
all rules and regulations governing its organization and
procedure not inconsistent with this article or any other
Ordinance of the City.
7. Secretary to the Senior Citizens Commission. The City Manager
shall appoint an officer or an employee of the City who shall
act as Secretary to the Senior Citizens Commission.
8. Functions of the Senior Citizens Commission. The functions of
the Senior Citizens Commission shall be to advise the City
Council and the City Staff on all matters relating to policies
and programs which will serve all senior citizens of this
community and shall include:
-(a) Identify the needs of the aging of the community and
create a citizen awareness of these needs.
(b) Advise the City Council on all matters affecting the aging
in the ccm=ity.
(c) Render advice and assistance to other City boards and
commissions, to City departments and to private agencies on
matters affecting the aging.
(d) Explore improved standards of services to the aging and
explore establishment of needed new services for the aging,
both public and private, and in so doing encourage
coordination among organizations providing services to the
aging in the community and provide advise and assistance
thereto; in cooperation with other agencies collect,
maintain and interpret information and statistics on the
aging for the use of citizens and organizations in the
City; encourage preparation of publications and results of
study and research pertaining to the aging.
(e) Perforin such other functions and duties as may be directed
by the City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is the intention of the Lodi City
Council that the Senior Citizens Commission shall function in an advisory
capacity and shall not be an administrative body and shall direct their
activities to the service of all senior citizens, whether they be as
individuals or groups, within the City of Lodi.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commission shall have the authority
to appoint Advisory Boards as may be necessary and desired in carrying out
their responsibility. Prior to the appointment of Boards, the Commission
shall obtain prior approval from the City Council as to the purpose of the
Advisory Board and the selection criteria to be used.
Dated: November 20, 1985
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 85-165 was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular
meeting held November 20, 1985 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Olson, Pinkerton, Reid, Snider
and Hinchman (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk