2.53 - Human Rights Commission§ 2.53
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Section 2.53: Human Rights Commission
Subdivision 1. Establishment and Composition
A Human Rights Commission is hereby established, composed of nine (9) members,
seven (7) who shall serve three-year staggered terms and two (2) voting youth,
who shall serve a one (1) year term. The Council shall seek to have said
appointments reflect the ethnic, cultural, religious and other diversity of the City.
Source: Ordinance No. 619, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 3-30-17
Subdivision 2. Policy
It is the policy of the City to encourage the establishment and development of equal
opportunity and fair treatment of all individuals living, working, or traveling in and
through the City without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
gender, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public
assistance, sexual orientation, age or any other classification subsequently
identified by the State of Minnesota.
Subdivision 3. Duties and Responsibilities
It is the duty of the Commission to advise and recommend to the Council as to
matters of Human Rights issues by serving as an advisory board in accordance with
its by-laws.
Source: Ordinance No. 494, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 3-15-13