ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION

Salt Lake City Code tit. 10, ch. 10.07

in effect

Salt Lake City Code § 10.07.010 GENERAL PROVISIONS

10.07.010: GENERAL PROVISIONS: The provisions of chapter 2.07 of this title shall apply to the accessibility and disability commission except as otherwise set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 5-22, 2022)

Salt Lake City Code § 10.07.020 PURPOSE AND GOALS

10.07.020: PURPOSE AND GOALS: The City of Salt Lake is comprised of diverse and varied groups, communities, and individuals, including people at all level of abilities. The accessibility and disability commission shall serve as an advisor to the mayor and the council on how the City can improve and generally enhance accessibility and the experience of the disability community through a practice, systematic, and solution-based approach. (Ord. 5-22, 2022)

Salt Lake City Code § 10.07.030 DEFINITIONS

10.07.030: DEFINITIONS: Unless otherwise specified, as used in this chapter: CITY: | Salt Lake City, a municipal corporation of the state of Utah. COMMISSION: | Salt Lake City accessibility and disability commission created in section 10.62.040 of this chapter. COUNCIL: | Salt Lake City Council. DISABILITY: | Has the same meaning as is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 USC section 12102. MAYOR: | The duly elected or appointed and qualified mayor of Salt Lake City. MEMBER: | A person appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council who is duly qualified as an acting and voting member of the commission. NATIONAL ORIGIN: | The place of birth of an individual or any lineal ancestors. PERSON: | An individual. (Ord. 5-22, 2022)

Salt Lake City Code § 10.07.040 CREATION AND ORGANIZATION

10.07.040: CREATION AND ORGANIZATION: A. There is created the accessibility and disability commission which shall be composed of fifteen (15) members. B. The Mayor shall appoint, with advice and consent of the Council, fifteen (15) members who represent a diverse range of accessibility and disability community perspectives. Notwithstanding Section 2.07.040.B.1, one (1) of the fifteen (15) members shall also be a member of the human rights commission. (Ord. 5-22, 2022)

Salt Lake City Code § 10.07.050 TERM

10.07.050: TERM: The term of members of the commission shall be as set forth in Section 2.07.050, except that the initial term of five (5) members of the commission first appointed to the commission shall be for two (2) years to establish staggered terms. Each member's term shall expire on the applicable last Monday in December. (Ord. 5- 22, 2022)

Salt Lake City Code § 10.07.060 VACANCY

10.07.060: VACANCY: If a vacancy occurs for any reason before the member's term expires, the mayor, in exercising his or her discretion in making appointments, shall take into consideration the existing representation on the commission. (Ord. 5-22, 2022)

Salt Lake City Code § 10.07.070 ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP

10.07.070: ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP: A. Each member of the commission shall either live, work, or own real property in Salt Lake City; own a business in Salt Lake City; or be employed by or otherwise serve as a representative of an organization or government agency serving the accessibility or disability community of Salt Lake City. Notwithstanding section 2.07.040.C, up to one member of the board shall be a city employee. B. For purposes of this section, an individual will not be considered a city employee simply because they receive compensation from the city for serving on the accessibility and disability commission. (Ord. 36-23, 2023: Ord. 5-22, 2022)

Salt Lake City Code § 10.07.080 COMPENSATION

10.07.080: COMPENSATION: A member may receive reasonable compensation for their service as a commission member pursuant to 2.07.170. In the event that a commission member serves in their capacity as an employee of the State of Utah or any other governmental entity that commission member shall be ineligible to receive compensation. (Ord. 39-26, 2026: Ord. 5-22, 2022)

Salt Lake City Code § 10.07.090 MEETINGS

10.07.090: MEETINGS: The commission is expected to meet monthly but shall meet no less than once quarterly. The annual meeting schedule shall be set at the first regular meeting in January of each year. (Ord. 5-22, 2022)

Salt Lake City Code § 10.07.100 POWERS AND DUTIES

10.07.100: POWERS AND DUTIES: A. The commission shall: 1. Identify issues of importance to the accessibility and disability community and provide information to the mayor and the council pertinent to those issues; 2. Advise and assist the mayor and council on issues affecting the accessibility and disability community; and 3. Evaluate city policies and practices and make recommendations on how to increase access and participation among individuals with disabilities. B. Before making any recommendations to the mayor or the council, the Commission shall first share the recommendation with the Human Rights Commission who may review the recommendation and issue a position of support or opposition to the Commission's recommendation. C. In addition to the powers and duties specified in this Section, the commission may review recommendations issued by the human rights commission and issue a statement of support or opposition to recommendations of the human rights commission which are relevant to the goals of the accessibility and disability commission. Positions of support or opposition issued pursuant to this subpart need not be reviewed by the human rights commission. (Ord. 5-22, 2022)

Source: Salt Lake City, Utah, City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saltlakecityut/latest/saltlakecity_ut/0-0-0-82818Fetched: 11/1/2026