Senior Citizen Commission

PURPOSE:
The Senior Citizen Commission is appointed by and acts as an advisory body to the City Council concerning the needs of senior citizens within the community. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise the City Council as to the needs of the senior citizens within the community and recommend possible City or community projects that would benefit Anaheim senior citizens.
• Act on matters referred to the Commission by Council and receive input from citizens, governmental agencies and private nonprofit organizations on matters affecting senior citizens.
• Perform other related duties as outlined in the Municipal Code and such additional duties and functions as may be required from time to time by specific action and direction of the City Council.

MEMBERSHIP:
7 member commission. Members shall be 60-years of age or over; residents of the City of Anaheim and shall not hold any paid office or employment in the City government.

COMPENSATION:
None

TERM:
Two consecutive 3-year terms.  May not concurrently serve on two or more City boards and commissions.

CONFLICT DISCLOSURE:
None

MEETINGS:
The 2nd Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. (CHE, Council  Chambers, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd)
 
APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS:
Scheduled and unscheduled vacancies are advertised by the City Clerk.  Applicants must complete and submit their application to the City Clerk (online at www.anaheim.net or at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 217).  Applications will be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration.  At an agendized Council meeting, nominations are made from the Council floor and voted on by Council.

REFERENCES:
Anaheim Municipal Code §1.04.970 et seq. Ordinance Nos. 4096, 5774. [5851 and 6066].