Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Advisory Board

History

• June 2016: Accessibility Advisory Board and Human Relations Commission merged
• August 2020: Adopted duties of the Retired Citizens Advisory Council

Purpose

• Ensure the benefits of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act are extended to Arkansas City residents
• Provide advice to the City on accessibility issues

Membership

• 5 to 7 members
• Appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Commission

Requirements

• At least 2 members: persons with disabilities, or relatives/caretakers of persons with disabilities
• At least 2 members: age 60 or older
• Preference for those with experience serving people with disabilities, seniors, or with expertise in accessibility issues

Terms

• Members serve 3-year terms