Commission for the Senior

Community

Established 1978

Mission Statement

I.

The Commission for the Senior Community acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council and City Management on

matters pertaining to the senior community.

Responsibilities, Jurisdiction, Authority

II.

1. The Commission for the Senior Community shall have the power and be required to perform the

following:

a. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the senior community

and their needs.

b. Be empowered to assemble information on problems and their solutions for the senior community

through all available means including the holding of public meetings.

c. Be empowered on its own initiative to make recommendations to the City Council on matters

within its purview.

d. Act to facilitate coordination between existing and proposed programs for the senior community.

Composition

III.

The Commission for the Senior Community shall be comprised of 9 members. Commissioners shall

serve four-year terms and must be registered to vote in the City. At least five of the commissioners shall

be over 60 years of age. None of the voting members shall hold any paid office or employment in City

Government (SMMC 2.48.010). A Commissioner Emeritus shall serve a two-year term. In order to

qualify for an Emeritus appointment, a person must have served two full terms as a Commissioner on

the Commission and must be a resident within the City. Pursuant to Section 2.32.280 of the SMMC - no

Santa Monica City employee may serve as a member of any Board or Commission.