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. For information, call 630-4911. The Commission promotes international trade between Jacksonville and foreign nations. Five at-large members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members serve two-year terms.