Tulsa, OK Commission on Concerns of Disabled
Type: Municipal Code
Status: Adopted
Source File: http://www.cityoftulsa.org/OurCity/Ordinances/Title5.asp#Chapter2
Text:
TITLE 5
CHAPTER 2
COMMISSION ON CONCERNS OF THE DISABLED
SECTION 200. MEMBERSHIP
The Commission on Concerns of the Disabled of the City of Tulsa, Oklahoma, shall
consist of twelve (12) members to be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of
the Council, one of whom shall be designated as chairman. The term of office of each
member shall end on December 31, 1990. Subsequently, one-third of the members shall
be appointed for a term of office of one (1) year; one-third for a term of office of two (2)
years; and one-third for a term of office of three (3) years. Thereafter, terms of office shall
be for three (3) years; provided, however, that all members shall hold office until their
successors are appointed and qualified. All members shall serve without compensation.
Members shall not hold public office nor be candidates for public office. A member who
has served three (3) successive terms shall not be eligible for reappointment for a period
of two (2) years.
SECTION 201. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Commission on Concerns of the Disabled shall include the
following:
A. To promote increased employment on a year-round basis for disabled workers;
B. To promote a better public understanding of the important roles which the
disabled can perform in community activities if they are properly trained and placed;
C. To develop a better understanding by the disabled of rehabilitation, training
and job placement services available to them;
D. To cooperate with all agencies in providing work opportunities for the
disabled in order to make them happy, useful, tax-paying citizens, instead of taxconsuming
citizens;
E. To promote by education the removal of architectural barriers which prevent
the disabled from enjoying both job opportunities and public service; and
F. To provide continuity and to work in harmony with the Governor's
Committee on Employment of the Disabled.
Ord. No. 15160
SECTION 202. OFFICES, MEETINGS
The Commission shall create such offices or committees as it may determine are
necessary for the performance of its functions. The Commission shall meet monthly at the
call of the chairman. Additional meetings may be held as the Commission deems
appropriate. It shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of
its resolutions, transactions, findings and determinations.
Ord. No. 14209