BOARDS & COMMISSIONS DESCRIPTIONS
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.