§ 3.07.71. Powers and duties.

(A)

Review and make recommendations to the Athens City Government on policies and procedures related to the needs of persons with disabilities, including but not limited to:

• Zoning plan and implementation.

• Fire, police, and safety services.

• Recreational services.

• Housing code and enforcement services.

• Athens city transit, streets, and parking services.

• Utilities services: water, sewage, garbage, recycling.

• Communication: public (phone, cable, tv, etc.) and city (website, accessibility to city officials and to governmental meetings either in person or via telecommunication), etc.

• Existing programs and needs.

(B)

Act as liaison between members of community and local government.

(C)

Respond to questions from the public, local government and community.

(D)

Consult with city officials, council, and citizens of Athens in implementing special projects.

(E)

Inform the city of grant opportunities.

(F)

Prepare and submit an annual report of activities to Athens City Council and to make such other reports and recommendations to Athens City Council from time to time as may be deemed necessary.

(Ord. No. 0-63-14, § I, 7-21-2014)