Sec. 481. Commission Organization, Powers, and Duties. (a) The Commission shall consist of 16 members and four alternate members. (b) A new Commission shall be established every ten years after each federal decennial census. The members of the Commission shall be selected no later than April 1 of each year ending in the number zero. (c) The term of office of each member of the Commission shall begin on the date of that commissioner’s respective selection and shall expire upon the selection of the first member of the succeeding Commission. (d) The Commission shall have the power and duty to: (1) adopt the boundaries of the Council districts of the City of Los Angeles following each federal decennial census; (2) comply with the redistricting criteria and process set forth in the Charter and by ordinance; (3) act in an impartial manner that ensures the integrity and fairness of the redistricting process; (4) educate and inform the public about redistricting, solicit and encourage public participation in the redistricting process, and hold public meetings and hearings that are accessible and provide the public the opportunity to participate and provide comment throughout the process; (5) make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City Ethics Commission regarding redistricting matters; and (6) perform other redistricting functions as prescribed by ordinance. SECTION HISTORY Added by Charter Amendment DD, approved November 5, 2024, effective January 8, 2025.