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County counselor tells Older Adult Commission its ordinance limits public advocacy; suggests amending rules or seeking exception
Summary
The county counselor told the St. Louis County Older Adult Commission that its current ordinance authorizes internal advice to county officials but does not permit the panel to engage in public education campaigns or to put its name on advocacy materials; counsel recommended discussing an ordinance amendment or requesting a one-time exemption.
During the commission meeting, a county counselor who identified herself as Ka explained the legal boundaries of the commission's authority and cautioned that the current ordinance authorizes the group only to provide internal advice to the county council, county executive and county departments. "That ordinance does not have a component. It authorizes us to lend the benefit of our expertise directly to the public," Ka said, and added that changing that would require action by the county council or county executive.
Ka suggested two options: ask the council and executive for a one-time exception for a specific education…
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