§ 51-8. Powers and duties.

(a) Assistance to veterans, etc.

The Commission shall assist veterans who reside in the City, are employed by the City, or are retired City employees, and their families, in matters relating to:

(1) educational training and retraining services and facilities;

(2) health, medical, and rehabilitation services and facilities;

(3) special rights and privileges provided by federal, state, and local laws and regulations;

(4) employment and reemployment services; and

(5) other matters of a related or similar nature.

(b) Information resource.

The Commission shall serve as a resource for information relating to veterans' issues.

The Commission shall undertake and support activities and programs to:

(1) increase community awareness of veterans' rights;

(2) honor and memorialize deceased veterans; and

(3) honor those currently serving in the armed forces.