It works to create a favorable climate for the arts, promoting and encouraging cultural and artistic activities, and expanding the reach of arts into the total community. For information, call 358-3600. The commission works with the Film and Television Office , which coordinates production services and promotes Jacksonville as a center for the film and video industry. For information, call 630-2522. At least 50 percent of the Council membership consists of people with a disability.
Membership covers a cross-section of the disabled community.
The Council's primary goal is to improve the quality of life of all disabled citizens by addressing, researching, and attempting to solve the many barriers encountered by people with disabilities in such areas as transportation, accessibility, employment, and housing. Its mission is to promote city services among the growing Hispanic community and advise the Mayor and his staff on specific needs within the community. Meetings are usually at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month in the 15th floor Conference Room of the City Hall Annex at 220 East Bay Street. Members serve staggered terms of three years. The commission submits an annual report of its activities and inter-group relations in the community to the Mayor and the City Council.