Chapter 2.69
COMMISSION ON HOMELESSNESS IN VANDERBURGH COUNTY
Sections:
2.69.010 Creation of Commission.
2.69.010 Creation of Commission.
(A) There is hereby created the Commission on Homelessness in Vanderburgh County (hereafter “Commission”). The Commission shall have a president and vice-president which shall be the Mayor the first year and a County Commissioner the next year and alternate between the Mayor and County Commissioner each year thereafter.
(B) The purpose of the Commission is to make nonbinding recommendations to City and County government, not-for-profits, or interested agencies on issues concerning homelessness in Vanderburgh County and the City of Evansville.
(Ord. 12-18-021 § 1, amended, 12/18/2018; 2.69.010, Added, 01/15/2005, Added 12/20/2004)
2.69.020 Membership.
(A) The Commission shall consist of not more than twenty-five (25) members and shall include the following members:
(1) The Mayor of the City of Evansville.
(2) A County Commissioner selected by the Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County.
(3) A City Councilman selected by the City Council of the City of Evansville.
(4) A County Councilman selected by the County Council of Vanderburgh County.
(5) The Board Administrator of the Commission.
(6) A representative appointed by the Homelessness Services Council of Southwest Indiana (HSCSWI).
(7) A representative appointed by the United Way of Southwestern Indiana.
(8) A representative appointed by the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation Board of Trustees.
(9) A person appointed by the Commission interested in providing employment opportunities and who has an interest in the issue of homelessness in Vanderburgh County.
(10) A person appointed by the Board of Commissioners who was previously a homeless person at some point.
(11) A person appointed by the Mayor of the City of Evansville who is a landlord in Vanderburgh County.
(12) The Director of the Evansville Housing Authority.
(13) A person appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County who has an interest in the issue of homelessness in Vanderburgh County.
(14) A person appointed by the Commission who works in the area of mental health and who has an interest in the issue of homelessness in Vanderburgh County.
(15) The Director of the Department of Metropolitan Development.
(16) A person appointed by the Mayor of the City of Evansville who works in the area of vocational rehabilitation.
(17) The Director of Human Relations Commission of Evansville-Vanderburgh County.
(18) No more than four representatives appointed by the Commission from local homeless service agencies, and not more than one representative from an agency.
(19) No more than four at-large members appointed by the Commission.
Elected officials serve during their term of office, and appointed persons serve for two years, but at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
(B) Committees and subcommittees of the Commission may be developed to focus on specific issues, such as housing, prevention, discharge planning, and other homelessness issues. Committees should report their findings and recommendations to the Commission twice a year.
(1) A meeting quorum exists when more than 50% of all currently appointed members of the Commission are present.
(2) Members of the Commission may designate a person to serve and vote in their place if the member is not available to attend a meeting. Commission meetings shall be subject to the Open Door Law of the State of Indiana.
(3) If a member or the member’s designated proxy fails to attend three (3) or more meetings in a calendar year, then the Commission may remove the member.
(4) The appointing official, body, or entity shall fill any membership vacancy as soon as reasonably possible.
(5) Members shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. 12-18-021 § 2, amended, 12/18/2018; Ord. 02-18-008 § 1, amended, 02/06/2018; 2.69.020, Added, 01/15/2005, Added 12/20/2004)