# of Members
9
Term Length
4 years
Consecutive Term Limit
3
Code/Statute
Ch. 33, Art. IX, Sec. 33.090
Summary of Board
The commission consist of a 9 member board with 4 year terms to be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council.
Of the nine commissioners, five shall be people with disabilities, and four shall be people who are either professionally involved in providing direct services to people with disabilities, representatives from boards or executive committees of agencies providing direct services to people with disabilities, or people who have an interest in the civil rights of people with disabilities. The term of office of the commissioners shall be four years. Pursuant to the 1988 City of Springfield Code of Ordinances, Ch 33 Sec 33.002(d) No person shall be appointed to an office for more than three consecutive terms.
Additional Notes
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