MEMPHIS HUMAN SERVICES BOARD

Memphis Code of Ordinances tit. 2, ch. 2-40

in effect

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-40-1 Establishment.

Sec. 2-40-1. - Establishment. A. Designation. There is established a board to be known as "Memphis Human Services Board" whose members shall be of lawful age and residents of the county. B. Members; appointment. The board shall consist of nine members, who shall be appointed as follows: two council representatives appointed by the chairperson of the city council; two administration members appointed by the mayor of the city; one representative from the professional or business sector of the community and one citizen-at-large from the community who shall be appointed jointly by the mayor of the city and the chairperson of the city council; one representative from the state department of human services, and two members who shall be elected by the Memphis Advisory Council on Human Services, hereinafter described under section 2-60-1, one of whom shall be the chairperson of that advisory council. The chairperson of the city council, the mayor of the city, the chief administrative officer, and the director of finance and administration shall serve as ex officio members of the board without votes. C. Term of office. The four city government representatives shall serve for a term of two years; the state department of human services, the two private sector members, and the two advisory council members shall serve for a term of two years. Upon the expiration of the original terms of such members, their successors shall be appointed for a term of two years each. All members of the board shall hold office until their successors have been appointed and approved, and such members may succeed themselves in office. Any vacancy in office shall be filled for the remainder of the term then in existence, on appointment, in the same manner as hereinbefore set forth. (Code 1967, § 2-350; Code 1985, § 2-201; Ord. No. 3276, § 1, 3-15-1983)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-40-2 Compensation.

Sec. 2-40-2. - Compensation. All members of the board established by this chapter shall serve without compensation. (Code 1967, § 2-351; Code 1985, § 2-202; Ord. No. 3276, § 1, 3-15-1983)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-40-3 Oath of office.

Sec. 2-40-3. - Oath of office. Members of the board established by this chapter shall qualify and take an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and of the state, laws and ordinances of the city and to faithfully discharge the duties of such office. (Code 1967, § 2-352; Code 1985, § 2-203; Ord. No. 3276, § 1, 3-15-1983)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-40-4 Purpose; annual report.

Sec. 2-40-4. - Purpose; annual report. A. The purpose of the board established by this chapter shall be to serve as the focal point and assume responsibility within the city to provide information and recommendations regarding human service needs. It shall develop, from information, data, recommendations and/or advice provided by the hereinbefore named and the hereinafter named Memphis Advisory Council on Human Services, goals and objectives and a strategy for developing resources to respond to human service needs. It shall transmit such information at least quarterly to the city council and city administration. B. The aforementioned strategy may include, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Involvement with the private sector in efforts to meet such needs through assistance in the application for funds from federal, state, local or private foundation sources; 2. Application for funds from federal, state, local or private foundation sources, on behalf of the city, to provide services under contractual agreements with private human services providers in the community; and 3. Communicate and cooperate with providers within the community as well as other interested organizations, agencies, individuals or governmental entities regarding services needed or already available within the city. C. An annual report shall be transmitted to the city council and to city administration, by December 1 of each year, setting forth its activities, progress, and evaluation as to the delivery of human services, both as to program and accountability and its recommendation for goals, objectives and strategy for responding to human service needs. (Code 1967, § 2-353; Code 1985, § 2-204; Ord. No. 3276, § 1, 3-15-1983)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-40-5 Rules and regulations.

Sec. 2-40-5. - Rules and regulations. A. The board established by this chapter shall designate one of its members as chairperson, upon a vote of a majority of the members of the entire board, for a one-year period. The chairperson may succeed himself or herself in office for no more than one term. B. The board may adopt such rules and procedures consistent with existing laws as are necessary for the conduct of its affairs and performance of its functions and responsibilities. All rules and regulations must carry approval by the majority of the entire board. (Code 1967, § 2-354; Code 1985, § 2-205; Ord. No. 3276, § 1, 3-15-1983)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-40-6 Meetings.

Sec. 2-40-6. - Meetings. The board established by this chapter shall meet at least once per quarter at such time and place as such board shall decide. Such meetings will be open to the public with proper public notifications. Special meetings, open to the public, may be called from time to time on concurrence by three members of the board and/or the chairperson. A majority of the members of the entire board, excluding the ex officio members, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall cause a proper record to be kept of its proceedings. Written notice of any meeting of the board shall be given to members and the public at least 24 hours prior to the date set for meeting. (Code 1967, § 2-355; Code 1985, § 2-206; Ord. No. 3276, § 1, 3-15-1983)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-40-7 Administration.

Sec. 2-40-7. - Administration. Liaison with and assistance relating to the activities of the board established by this chapter shall be the responsibility of the executive division of the city and it shall be the responsibility of that division to provide for and assure regular meetings between the Memphis Advisory Council on Human Services and the city divisions, bureaus, agencies, boards, commissions, authorities and/or quasi-city agencies representatives and to prepare and submit to the human services board, and any other funding sources which may be deemed appropriate, information and recommendations regarding human service needs for each ensuing fiscal year, as hereinafter set out. (Code 1967, § 2-356; Code 1985, § 2-207; Ord. No. 3276, § 1, 3-15-1983)

Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2-40MEHUSEBOFetched: 10/28/2026