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Action on an appointment to the Brookings Disability Awareness Committee.
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Summary:
Mayor Niemeyer has submitted the following appointment for City Council advice and consent:
Brookings Disability Awareness Committee
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: term expires 1/1/2025
Residency Requirement: Required for majority
Purpose: The Brookings Disability Awareness Committee (BDAC) strives to advocate for the rights of people who have disabilities in our community. Throughout the year, specific events are held to bring awareness and information to our citizens. Technical assistance is provided to the business community, private individuals, governmental entities and nonprofit organizations. The goals of this service are to improve the quality of life for people who have disabilities through enhancing the knowledge base of entities in the community; and to further serve as a community-based advocacy group enhancing the ability of local entities to comply with Federal Civil Rights legislation.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Katie Knudson (filling vacancy, term expires 1/1/2025)
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.