Veterans Commission

Name: Notice of a Joint Appearance of a Quorum of City of Tempe Veterans Commission Members at New Directions Veterans Choir
Start: 2024-11-10T02:30+00:00
End: 2024-11-10T04:00+00:00
Location: Tempe Center for the Arts

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The Tempe Veterans Commission advises the Mayor and City Council and assists City departments on veteran programs, policies, and practices designed to improve the quality of life for veterans in Tempe; educates the community on the status of veterans’ rights, needs, and contributions to the community; and, recommends ways to strengthen existing services for veterans while pursuing the creation of new program and service opportunities.

POSTPONED: Veterans Town Hall Oct. 19

The City of Tempe Veterans Commission is postponing its Oct. 19 Town Hall designed to raise awareness and educate the community about toxic exposure. Details will be shared with the community when available. Sign up for city news to receive updates - check the "military and veteran" box under Community Health and Human Services.

Commission Scope and Duties

The Veterans Commission:

develops and promotes benchmarks, as outlined by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families for assisting the City of Tempe and its business community earn recognition as “Arizona Veteran Supportive Employers”;

assists in creating and supporting a community connection point to inform, guide, and direct military veterans seeking personal and professional enhancement services that may include education, mentoring, workforce support, and health and wellness; and,

advises on supportive affordable housing projects for veteran families.

Commission Composition

The Veterans Commission consists of 11 members, appointed for terms of 3 years, who represent each of the following existing United States Military and Veteran Service Areas:

Tempe Veterans Service Organization (per Ordinance No. O2024.02, which became effective February 5, 2024)

Veteran Supportive Business or Government Agency

Pat Tillman Veterans Center at Arizona State University or designee

Maricopa Community College District or designee

Veteran supportive service organization

Veteran health and wellness organization

Veteran housing advocacy and assistance

Two At-Large Veteran Members, one of whom resides in the City of Tempe

Two At-Large Members, one of whom resides in the City of Tempe

Commission Meetings

Membership Roster

Notice of a Joint Appearance of a Quorum of City of Tempe Veterans Commission Members at New Directions Veterans Choir

Notice of a Joint Appearance

Date: 11/09/2024 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM 11/09/2024 7:30 PM 11/09/2024 9:00 PM
Location: Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W. Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, Arizona 85281
Introduction: This notice is provided as a courtesy to the public that 6 or more members of the City of Tempe Veterans Commission may be present at the above location.
The Commission members attending this meeting will not vote on any issue or discuss, propose, or take any legal action.

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NOTICE

Notice of a Joint Appearance of a Quorum of City of Tempe Veterans Commission Members at
New Directions Veterans Choir

Saturday, November 9, 2024

7:30 p.m.

Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Tempe, AZ 85281

This notice is provided as a courtesy to the public that 6 or more members of the City of Tempe Veterans Commission may be present at the above location.

The Commission members attending this meeting will not vote on any issue or discuss, propose, or take legal action related to their official duties with the City of Tempe Veterans Commission.

Agenda:Courtesy Notice of Possible Quorum - Nov 9 2024