Boards & Commissions Descriptions
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS DESCRIPTIONS
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.
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.
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.