CHAPTER 12
HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

SECTION:

2-12-1:    Creation Of Human Services Advisory Committee

2-12-2:    Function

2-12-3:    Appointment

2-12-4:    Members

2-12-5:    Term

2-12-6:    Rules And Procedures

2-12-1 CREATION OF HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

There is hereby created a Human Services Advisory Committee. (Ord. 4833, 3-13-00; Ord. 5155, 9-26-05)

2-12-2 FUNCTION:

The purpose of the Committee shall be to:

A.    Understand the human service needs of Renton residents.

B.    Evaluate and recommend to the Mayor, City Council and City staff, allocation of funds to specific programs and projects that meet those needs.

C.    Assist staff in developing policies related to human services affecting Renton residents.

D.    Keep current on community-wide actions that may affect the availability and quality of human service provision in Renton. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05)

2-12-3 APPOINTMENT:

The membership shall consist of eleven (11) members residing within the corporate boundaries of the City of Renton, one of whom shall be a youth representative under 21 years of age at the time of appointment. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05; Ord. 5259, 2-26-07)

2-12-4 MEMBERS:

The committee shall be composed of people who represent the diverse nature of the City, including geography, gender, age and ethnicity. (Ord. 4833, 3-13-00; Ord. 5155, 9-26-05)

2-12-5 TERM:

The Mayor will appoint members of the Renton Human Services Advisory Committee for a three (3) year term of office. Those members currently serving shall continue to serve for the remainder of their appointed terms. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05)

2-12-6 RULES AND PROCEDURES:

The Human Services Advisory Committee shall further establish in its bylaws, such written rules and procedures deemed necessary to carry out the foregoing duties. (Ord. 4833, 3-13-00; Ord. 5155, 9-26-05)