HOUSELESS ADVISORY COMMISSION

Kansas City Code ch. 2, art. VI, div. 23

in effect

Kansas City Code § 2-970.65 Commission establishment; purpose.

Sec. 2-970.65. - Commission establishment; purpose. There is hereby established a commission to be known as the houseless advisory commission. (Ord. No. 220866, § 1, 10-6-22)

Kansas City Code § 2-970.66 Purpose; duties.

Sec. 2-970.66. - Purpose; duties. The commission shall meet to study and address the issue of houselessness in the city and serve as an advisory body to the city council, the city manager and any identified department directors regarding issues of houselessness and how the city can better coordinate and improve the services provided to persons experiencing houselessness and those at risk of becoming houseless. The commission shall take a holistic approach and include discussions regarding housing, emergency shelter, outreach, counseling, rent and utility payments and any other supportive services. (Ord. No. 220866, § 1, 10-6-22)

Kansas City Code § 2-970.67 Membership.

Sec. 2-970.67. - Membership. The commission shall consist of up to seven members appointed by the mayor, with at least one member of the city council serving on the commission. Members shall serve without compensation. (Ord. No. 220866, § 1, 10-6-22)

Kansas City Code § 2-970.68 Chairperson; other officers.

Sec. 2-970.68. - Chairperson; other officers. The mayor shall appoint one member to serve as chairperson. The commission may nominate and elect a vice-chair and other officers. (Ord. No. 220866, § 1, 10-6-22)

Kansas City Code § 2-970.69 Terms.

Sec. 2-970.69. - Terms. Each member of the commission shall be appointed for a two-year term. The mayor may appoint a member to complete the remaining term of any vacant position. The terms shall be staggered. To effectuate a staggering of terms, three of the initial appointments shall be for one year, while the remainder shall be for two years. Thereafter, all terms shall be for two years. (Ord. No. 220866, § 1, 10-6-22)

Kansas City Code § 2-970.70 Meetings; rules and procedures.

Sec. 2-970.70. - Meetings; rules and procedures. The commission will meet no less than quarterly. The commission shall have the power to establish the time and place of meetings. The commission may adopt bylaws, establish a quorum and create other rules and procedures to govern their affairs. The commission shall recommend to the mayor the removal of a member for cause or failure to meet the established attendance requirement. The mayor shall appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of that member's term. (Ord. No. 220866, § 1, 10-6-22)

Kansas City Code § 2-970.71 Staff support.

Sec. 2-970.71. - Staff support. The city manager shall provide staff support to the commission. (Ord. No. 220866, § 1, 10-6-22)

Kansas City Code § 2-970.72 Annual report.

Sec. 2-970.72. - Annual report. The commission shall provide an annual report to the mayor, city council and city manager on its activities and recommendations on matters and city programs affecting persons experiencing houselessness in the city. The commission is authorized to provide additional and more frequent reports. (Ord. No. 220866, § 1, 10-6-22)

Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH2AD_ARTVIBOCOCO_DIV23HOADCOFetched: 10/28/2026