The Commission shall propose policies and programs to the Council as will assist all persons, regardless of age, race, color, creed or income, to have equal opportunity to secure safe and adequate housing within the City. There is hereby created a Fair Housing Advisory Commission for the City. The general membership shall be appointed on the basis of areas of interest or expertise by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. This Commission shall meet bimonthly. The function of the Financial Advisory Board is to respond to City Council financial requests.
Members review audits, investments, and all bond issues during their three-year terms.
The Board consists of one Council representative and five members, who must be residents or employees of City businesses and have financial expertise. Meetings are held in May, September and December at the Municipal Center. The Board is responsible for testing, appointing, and promoting Fire and Police Department sworn personnel except for Fire and Police Chiefs, Assistant Fire Chiefs, Police Captains and District Fire Chiefs. The Board also conducts disciplinary hearings. The Board meets as needed at the Municipal Center.