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PURPOSE: To study the causes and effects of poverty and other social problems and to develop and implement strategies, programs and services to meet the unmet needs of the community, in cooperation with other community agencies.

COMPOSITION: Eighteen members, each of whom must be County residents and shall include representatives of the clergy and minority groups. The commission consists of the following, each of whom serve three-year terms after the initial appointments have been made:

Six represent low-income residents within the County (elected by each of six County districts using specific guidelines to determine low-income status).

Six represent public officials:

1) One appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council 2) One appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Board 3) One appointed by the Governor 4) One appointed by the Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent and confirmed by the Board of School Directors 5) One appointed by the President of Milwaukee Area Technical College 6) One appointed by the UW-M Chancellor

Six represent private sector agencies and organizations within the County:

1) One appointed by United Way of Greater Milwaukee, Inc. 2) One appointed by the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee 3) One appointed by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 4) One appointed by the African-American Chamber of Commerce 5) One appointed by the Milwaukee County Labor Council, AFL-CIO 6) One appointed by the Greater Milwaukee Committee

Special consideration is given to persons with expertise in legal, financial and management services. All commissioners take an official oath filed with the Milwaukee County Clerk. No commissioner may serve more than 2 consecutive terms.

CREATING AUTHORITY: Section 66.0125, Wis. Stats., and s. 320-23 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances

SALARY: Reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses.

STAFFING: Social Development Commission, 4041 N. Richards St., 906-2700.

WEBSITE:COMMUNITY RELATIONS-SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

LAST UPDATED: November 11, 2021