§ 3.35.090. Duties.

A.

The duties of the commission shall be as follows:

1.

Keep the board informed of significant developments, court cases, and the status of pending legislation concerning consumer insurance matters, including automobile liability, homeowners', health and earthquake insurance;

2.

Submit regular and special reports and recommendations to the board as it deems appropriate;

3.

Develop information and make recommendations on methods of reducing costs of insurance;

4.

Develop recommendations which will improve consumer education and broaden community awareness regarding insurance issues.

B.

In furtherance of the commission's duties, upon prior specific approval by the board, the commission may be authorized to conduct public hearings, to call witnesses and experts, present testimony and participate in insurance matters before the Congress, State Legislature or State Insurance Commission or other appropriate public bodies.

(Ord. 2007-0012 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 2001-0056 § 1 (part), 2001.)