Military Service Advisory Committee

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What is the primary purpose of the Mayor's Military Service Advisory Committee?

  • To manage all military recruitment efforts in Omaha
  • To establish a military honors program for veterans
  • To provide a platform for military stakeholders to influence public decision making (correct)
  • To organize military parades in the city

How often is the Military Service Advisory Committee required to meet?

  • Monthly
  • Annually
  • Bi-annually
  • Quarterly (correct)

Who has the authority to appoint the members of the Military Service Advisory Committee?

  • The City Council
  • The City Manager
  • The Mayor (correct)
  • The Governor

What significant role does the Committee have concerning community input?

<p>To solicit and provide recommendations impacting military services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of members may the Committee recommend for additional appointments?

<p>Broad community segments with military-related expertise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which office is responsible for the oversight and support of the Military Service Advisory Committee?

<p>Mayor's Office (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the Committee maintain and post on the City website after its meetings?

<p>Minutes of the meetings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of the establishment of the Mayor's Military Service Advisory Committee?

<p>Immediately upon signing of the Order (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Mayor's Military Service Advisory Committee

A group of individuals appointed by the Mayor of Omaha to provide advice and recommendations on matters impacting military service members, veterans, and their families.

Purpose of the Committee

The main goal of the committee is to gather input from military service members, veterans, and their families on issues affecting them and to suggest solutions to the Mayor and City officials.

City Policy on Military Service

The City of Omaha is committed to seeking feedback from stakeholders, including military service members, veterans, and their families, to improve policies and services that support them.

Committee Member Selection

The Mayor appoints committee members and allows them to recommend additional members from various parts of the community who have expertise or interest in military veterans.

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Committee Structure and Meetings

The committee organizes itself by electing a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and meets at least four times a year.

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Committee Operations

The committee is responsible for establishing its own rules, procedures, and reporting methods to efficiently fulfill its purpose.

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Oversight of the Committee

The Mayor's Office provides support and supervision to the committee, ensuring its smooth functioning.

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Committee Effectiveness

The committee officially begins its work upon the Mayor's signature of the Executive Order, which follows a specific section of the City's Home Rule Charter.

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Study Notes

Executive Order S-36-16

  • Establishes the Mayor's Military Service Advisory Committee
  • Purpose: To allow military service members and veterans, and their families, to provide input to the Mayor and City leadership on issues impacting them.
  • Policy: The City of Omaha seeks input from stakeholders to improve policies and services for military personnel.
  • Committee Selection: Members are appointed by the Mayor. The committee can recommend additional members representing a broad range of the military veteran community.
  • Committee Structure: Committee members will elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary. Meetings will occur at least quarterly. Minutes will be recorded and posted on the city website. Bylaws, rules and procedures will be established.
  • Committee Oversight: The Mayor's Office will oversee and support the committee.
  • Effective Date: The committee will become active upon the signing of the order, in accordance with the Omaha Home Rule Charter Section 3.17.

Additional Information

  • The order was signed on December 30, 2016, by Jean Stothert, Mayor of Omaha.

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Executive Order S-36-16: Omaha Military Service Advisory Committee PDF

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