Boards & Commissions Descriptions
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS DESCRIPTIONS
Budget, Investment and Technology Commission:
The Budget, Investment, Technology Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council in matters pertaining to short and long range financial planning and funding of City activities, investment of city funds, as well as consideration of matters relating to the use of information technology that will assist in the accomplishment of the City’s goals and objectives.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: review the annual budget proposed by the City Manager, review certain investment reports and policies set by the City Treasurer, hold public meetings concerning the proposed annual budget and make recommendations accordingly; review the City’s general fund, capital improvement program, and special funds budgets, review and make recommendations on the City Treasurer's investment strategies and portfolio asset and maturity structure; recommend technologies aimed at addressing the needs of a diverse cross-section of the City’s residents, businesses, and visitors.
Community Services Board:
The Community Services Board acts as an advisory body to the City Council in matters pertaining to the social service needs of the citizens of the City.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: holding public meetings/public hearings to receive input regarding social services from citizens and from other governmental and private nonprofit organizations providing social services within the City; recommend methods to coordinate social service programs provided by the City, other governmental agencies, and private nonprofit organizations; recommend methods to match social service needs with the available resources; and recommend methods to avoid duplication of social services provided.
Cultural and Heritage Commission:
The Cultural and Heritage Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council on matters concerning the arts, culture and historic preservation and heritage.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing recommendations to City Council related to the implementation of the Cultural Arts Plan; Oversee the City's cultural and historical assets; facilitate cooperative efforts to promote and enhance the cultural and historic environment of the city through events and programs; develop recommendations concerning the allocation of City resources and selection of works of art and their placement, when appropriate; encourage support by private individuals and organizations of the arts and of cultural and historic facilities and programs; and advocate and enlist community interest and participation in the arts and in cultural and historic programs.
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Housing and Community Development Commission:
The Housing and Community Development Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council relating to matters of community development. This Commission was established in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Housing Authorities Law (commencing with Section 34200 of the Health and Safety Code) of the State of California and subject to the applicable restrictions contained therein.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: conduct and carry out such functions as are prescribed by the Housing Authorities Law and functions and duties as prescribed in the Citizen Participation Plan adopted by the City Council pursuant to regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Parks and Recreation Commission:
The Parks and Recreation Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council relating to matters pertaining to parks and recreation, and to cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound park and recreation planning and programming.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recommend policies on recreation service; Recommend the adoption of standards on areas, facilities, programs and financial support; Inventory recreation services and make recommendations concerning such services to Council and the Director; aid in coordinating the recreation service with the programs of other governmental agencies and voluntary organizations; review the effectiveness of the park and recreation programs with the Director and City Manager; and review the annual budget advise the Director on the development of the Recreation Element of the General Plan, strategic planning efforts and any other long-range planning efforts designed to address the service needs of the public.
Planning Commission:
The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council, following a public hearing thereon, the adoption, amendment or repeal of a General Plan, or any part thereof, for guidance in the physical development of the City.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: exercise functions with respect to land subdivisions as shall be provided by ordinance; and exercise such functions with respect to zoning, building, land use and related matters as may be prescribed by ordinance.
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Public Utilities Board:
The Public Utilities Board acts as an advisory body to the City Council relating to matters pertaining the operation and conduct of the Electric, Water and other public utilities under the operation and/or management of the Public Utilities Department.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recommendations concerning the establishment of rules and regulations and rates for the operation of the Electrical and Water Utilities of the City; recommendations concerning the duties and qualifications of the Public Utilities General Manager of the Public Utilities Department; recommendations concerning the acquisition, construction, improvement, extension, enlargement, diminution, or curtailment of all or any part of the Electric, Water and any other public utilities under the operation and/or management of the Public Utilities Department; Consider the annual budget and make recommendations; Make recommendations concerning financing including the issuance of bonds for the electric and water utilities.
Senior Citizen Commission:
The Senior Citizen Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council and makes recommendations concerning the needs of senior citizens in the community.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: advise as to the needs of the senior citizens within the community; make recommendations of possible City or community projects that would directly affect Anaheim senior citizens; act on matters referred by the City Council and receive input regarding senior citizen needs and projects that would assist in meeting those needs; and perform such additional duties as may be delegated or required from time to time by the City Council.
Sister City Commission:
The Sister City Commission is appointed by and acts as an advisory body to the City Council and was created to expand the vision and goals of the Sister City program.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: advise the City Council on matters concerning sister city relationships including the promotion of cultural/educational exchange and knowledge sharing; recommend to the City Council by-laws, for City Council approval, which govern the Commission’s own internal procedures; make recommendations to the City Council of goals, objectives, and programs to ensure the successful management of existing sister city relationships and ensure their success and effectiveness, as measured by City Council approved goals, strategies, and programs; develop recommendations regarding criteria for the establishment of new sister city relationships, including the creation of selection criteria that aim to match the City with suitable partners; and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the expenditure of funds that further the approved goals, strategies, and programs.
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Youth Commission:
The Youth Commission is appointed by and acts as an advisory body to the City Council and was created to advise on the effects of policies, needs, assessments, priorities, programs and budgets concerning the children and youth of Anaheim.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: advise the City Council on matters concerning the needs, priorities and programs of the children and youth of Anaheim; annually, provide recommendations on events, programs, policy initiatives and projects that would further the goals of the Commission and/or interests of the youths; actively promote and participate in youth-related programs and events and provide priorities for the city’s annual budget process; and perform such additional advisory functions as may be delegated or required by the City Council from time to time.