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Action on appointment to the Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities.
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Summary:
Mayor Keith Corbett has submitted the following appointment recommendation for City Council advice and consent:
Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities
Positions: 1 (SDSU Liaison)
Term Length: *filling unexpired term (term expires 1/1/2023)
Residency Requirement: not required
Purpose: The Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities 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. Appoint Kendra Eichten, SDSU ADA Coordinator
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.