3.76.040 Functions of the commission.
A. The function of the commission shall be as follows:
1. Advising, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting back to City Council on matters pertaining to achieving health equity in Berkeley, including policies or proposals under consideration by Council;
2. Advise Council of potential health equity impacts of policies or proposals under consideration by Council;
3. Contribute to priority-setting and strategic planning efforts in the City as they relate to health equity;
4. Hear presentations, at regularly scheduled commission meetings, by appropriate experts, including community residents and community groups, to provide pertinent information on matters affecting the health and safety of Berkeley residents, including from community groups concerned with health equity;
5. Perform such other functions and duties as may be directed by the City Council or prescribed or authorized by any ordinance of the City, and such other functions and duties not prohibited by City Council which the commission should decide are consistent with its overall function of promoting health equity.
B. In prescribing the above duties and functions of the commission, it is not the intent of the council to duplicate or overlap the functions, duties, or responsibilities heretofore or hereafter assigned to any other City board or commission or to a City department. As to such functions or responsibilities above set forth which are partially or wholly the responsibilities of another board or commission or of a department of the City, the commission will render such assistance and advice to such board, commission or department as may be requested. (Ord. 7808-NS § 2, 2022: Ord. 7520-NS § 1 (part), 2016: Ord. 6010-NS § 4, 1990)