CHAPTER 11
RENTON SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
SECTION:
2-11-1: Creation Of The Renton Senior Citizens Advisory Board
2-11-1 CREATION OF THE RENTON SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD:
There is hereby created the Renton Senior Citizens Advisory Board (“Board”). (Ord. 5895, 11-19-18)
2-11-2 FUNCTION:
The function of the Board is to:
A. Assist the Parks and Recreation Department, including the Recreation & Neighborhoods Division; Mayor; and City Council in utilizing the Council-adopted Older Adult Business Plan to address the needs of Renton’s senior citizens; and
B. Assist in developing partnerships and linkages among community organizations that provide services and opportunities for older adults; and
C. Act as ambassadors of the Senior Activity Center and its programs, services and events; and
D. Support and advise the Mayor or designee and City Council on matters relating to the senior citizen population of the City; and
E. Support and assist in implementing periodic updates of the Older Adult Business Plan to ensure inclusion of the City’s vision and goals. (Ord. 5895, 11-19-18)
2-11-3 APPOINTMENT; MEMBERS:
A. Members of the Board are appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation or concurrence by a majority of the City Council for three (3) year terms of office. Members are appointed to staggered terms to provide Board stability. No term limits apply.
B. The Board shall be made up of fifteen (15) members, ten (10) of whom reside within the City limits and five (5) of whom may reside within or outside the City limits, provided that no more than two (2) members may reside outside of the Renton School District boundaries.
C. All members of the Board must be fifty (50) years of age or older.
D. Members of the Board may be removed at any time for any reason by the appointing authority. Vacancies for the remainder of unexpired terms shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
E. A majority of the members so appointed shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business of the Board.
F. All members of the Board shall serve without compensation for such service. (Ord. 5895, 11-19-18)
2-11-4 RULES AND PROCEDURES:
The Board may further establish in bylaws adopted by the Board such written rules and procedures as the Board deems necessary to carry out its foregoing duties. (Ord. 5895, 11-19-18)