(Note: Previously called Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Commission)

 Legislative Reference:  Created by Board Order on the February 20, 2001; renamed 2005

 Membership:  Composed of 23 representatives. 

   One representative from each Supervisor's Office , (a total of five) - the appointee services during the Supervisor's term of office, or until replaced.

   One representative from each city in Monterey County - (not to exceed eight) - members shall be submitted from each city, each serves a three year

        term.

   One representative will be the Director of General Services, they are a voting member of the Commission, ex officio.

   One representative from the Department Head's Council, to serve a three year term.

   Eight representatives from various community-based organizations representing the concerns of people with disabilities, or actively advocate for the

        rights of people with disabilities, to serve a three year term.

   Each representative must reside in Monterey County.

   All members of the Commission must be approved by the Board of Supervisors.

   Except for the initial terms, the regular terms of office begin January 1st and end December 31st.

   There is a six year maximum consecutive membership.

 Staff Contact:  Elisa Cantu – Equal Opportunity Office 755-5117.

Supervisor’s Appointments:

 City Representatives (Not to exceed 8)

Monterey County General Services Department Head - (1) ex officio

Monterey County Dept. Heads Council Representative (1) 

 Community-Based Organization Representatives (Not to exceed 8)

Revised: 03-24-09 dh

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