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prior to the expiration of the term for which such member's predecessor was appointed, shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. LJpon the expiration of such member's term of office, a meinber shall continue to serve un#il such member's successor is appointed and shall have qualified. C. Compensation; Rcmoval: The rnembers of the comznission shall serve withoui compensation, and rnay be remaved from office by a four-fifths {4/5) vate of the City Counci3. (Ord. 566, 2-1.9-1968) 204.�5: DUTIES: In fulfillmeni of its purpose, the corrnnission's duties and responsibilities shall be to: A. Adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its affairs incf uding the election, assumption of duties and definition of responsibilities of officers and comrr�ittees. B. �niist the cooperation of agencies, organizations and individuals in the community in an ac#ive program directed to create equal opporl.unity and elimiilate discximination ar�d inequalitzes. C. k'ormulate a human relations program for the eity to give increased effectiveness and direction to the work of all individuals and agencies addressing theinselves to planning, policy inaking and educational programming in the area of civil and hur►�an rights. D. Advise the mayor, the City Council and other agencies of the goverivaaent of hutnan relatians and civil rights problems. Act in an advisory capacity with respect to planrling or operation of any city department on issues of civil and human rights and recommend the adoptian of such speci�c policies or actions as are needed io provide for full equal opportunity in the community. E. f�evelop such pragrams of formal and informal education as will assist in the implementation of the Minnesota state act against discrimination, and provide for the commission's assumption of leadership in recognizing and resolving potential problem areas in the cominunity. (Ord. Sfi6, 2-19-1968; amd. 1995 Code)