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A INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Price DATE: August 12, 2013 BILL NO. 9188 ORDINANCE NO. 6919 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, MISSOURI ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON SENIOR ISSUES AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THIS COMMISSION. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of University City desires to establish a Commission on Senior Issues and to provide for the appointment of members to such commissions, all as provided herein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, MISSOURI,AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2.70, Commission on Senior Issues Created—Composition and Meetings, of Title 2, Administration and Personnel, of the Municipal Code of the City of University City, Missouri, is hereby enacted, to read as follows: Section 2.70 Commission on Senior Issues Created—Composition and Meetings A. The Commission on Senior Issues is a seven-member body formed by the Council to review, evaluate and make recommendations to City Council and City staff on matters affecting senior (50 years and older) residents. These matters include the physical, psychological, recreational and social needs of the elderly to enable them to function with independence and dignity in their homes and in the community to their fullest capacity. The Commission shall interact with and collect information on existing programs in University City, as well as other, nearby communities. The Commission is advisory to the Council and may request assistance, such as a resource person to gather data and provide information in response to requests from seniors. Generational change is a current issue and the Commission is directed to keep the Council informed as new problems arise. B. The members shall serve for a term of two years and may be appointed for a second consecutive term. Appointments shall be staggered. Three of the initial Page 1 of 2