STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: December 8, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Equity and Inclusion
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 2, "Administration" of the Dallas City Code, Article XXI-a, to: (1) create a commission on disabilities; (2) provide the functions, terms, and meetings of the commission on disabilities; (3) provide definitions; (4) provide the duties and responsibilities of the commission on disabilities; (5) provide a saving clause; (6) provide a severability clause; and (7) provide an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The Commission on Disabilities will be responsible for advising and making recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, Department Directors, and the individual designated by the Mayor to head the Mayor's initiative on disabilities on issues pertaining to the full spectrum of needs, rights, and privileges of people with disabilities. The Commission on Disabilities is charged with developing programs to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities; developing programs to address accessibility issues; developing community-based programs to enhance the quality of life for Dallas residents who have disabilities; developing programs to address the issues pertaining to alcoholism and drug abuse; developing programs to take full advantage of all federal, state and local funding opportunities; developing programs to ensure adequate housing for people with disabilities; and developing programs to ensure accessible communications for people with disabilities.
The Commission on Disabilities will advise the City Council on City-related issues and provide a forum for voicing the concerns of and meeting the needs of the City's diverse disability community.
All members shall be appoi...
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