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TERM OF OFFICE: Three (3) years    
MEMBERS: Nine (9) citizens    
STAFF: Community Development Director    

Sec. 2-161. Established, membership, terms. There is hereby established a Florissant Disability Awareness Commission of the city, which shall consist of nine (9) persons, residents of the city, who shall be appointed by the mayor, with the approval of the council. The terms of such members shall be three (3) years.  Members shall serve until their successors have been duly appointed and qualified.

Sec. 2-162. Duties generally, annual report required. It shall be the duty of the Florissant Disability Awareness Commission to coordinate all programs conducted by the City for citizens with disabilities and to make recommendations to the Mayor and Council concerning any programs or changes in existing programs as it deems appropriate for the citizens of the City who have disabilities. The Commission shall make an annual report to the Mayor and City Council concerning its activities.

Sec. 2-163. Organization. The Florissant Disability Awareness Commission shall elect its own chairman and vice-chairman, who shall serve one-year terms. The commission may adopt from time to time such rules and regulations as it deems necessary to carry into effect its responsibilities.

The Disability Awareness Commission has collected web site referrals to other organizations supporting persons with disabilities.

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