Authorizing City of South Bend to enter into a Joint Commission to be known as the Disability Rights Commission

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(d) The Commission shall not vote on any subject or take any official action brought before the Commission without the presence of a quorum. A quorum shall consist of seven (7) members. (e) The Commission shall prepare and issue official minutes after each meeting or submit an annual report to the appoint authorities of the Cities of Mishawaka, South Bend, and St. Joseph County, as well as the South Bend Human Rights Commission. such minutes or annual report shall describe the accomplishments made or proposed towards the goals of the Commission. Such reports shall be maintained by the Commission for public inspection pursuant to the Public Records Act. ehP WH (a) To advise and confer with governmental entities on projects and activities which concern the Commission, members and persons with disabilities. (b) To study current patterns and conditions of persons with disabilities and identify such factors as may be beneficial or detrimental to their full integration and participation in all areas of economical, political and community life. (c) To develop, demonstrate and /or evaluate new approaches, techniques and methods which make substantial contributions toward the integration and participation of persons with disabilities in areas of economic, political and community life. (d) To develop and /or demonstrate new approaches, techniques and methods for achieving awareness and /or improving coordination of community and governmental services for persons with disabilities. (e) To prepare and submit plans, reports, applications, grants, policies and agreements in conjunction with the Cities of Mishawaka, South Bend and St. Joseph County. (f) To prepare and submit ordinances to the governmental authorities, which would benefit the rights, safety, protection and freedoms of persons with disabilities. (g) To work in cooperation with the various departments and agencies of the Cities of Mishawaka, South Bend and St. Joseph County in the Design and implementation of programs which would benefit and serve persons with disabilities. (h) To establish and maintain an office or offices which would serve the needs and concerns, and to coordinate public and private sector activities concerning persons with disabilities.