§ 2-594. Members.

(a)

The Danbury Commission for Persons with Disabilities shall be composed of nine (9) members to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. One-third ( 1/3 ) of the members of said Commission shall be persons with disabilities or parents of such persons. Agencies which serve residents or taxpayers of the City of Danbury having disabilities may be members of said Commission. The members so appointed shall be persons interested in the consideration and well-being of people with disabilities.

(b)

All appointments or reappointments shall be for a term of three (3) years. All members shall be residents or taxpayers of the City. All members shall serve without compensation. Each member shall serve until his successor is duly appointed and qualified.

(c)

Any vacancy in the membership of such Commission which may occur through death, resignation or otherwise, may be filled for the unexpired portion of the term of such member by Mayoral appointment and confirmation by the City Council.

(d)

Three (3) alternate members to the Danbury Commission for Persons with Disabilities shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City and approved by the City Council for terms of three (3) years ending on January 1.

(1)

Any vacancy in the office of an alternate which does not arise from the expiration of a term of office shall be filled by the Mayor for the unexpired portion of the term and approved by the City Council.

(2)

Alternate members may attend meetings, participate in discussions and give suggestions, but will not engage in voting unless a regular member is absent.

(Code 1961, § 2-56.14; Ord. No. 291, 12-7-1982; Ord. No. 305, 3-6-1984; Ord. No. 327, 4-1-1986; Ord. No. 387, 4-3-1990)