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CHAPTER 205 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SECTION: 205.01: Establishment and Membership 205.02: Scope, Duties and Functions 205.01: ESTABLISHMENT AND MEMBERSHIP: There is established a human rights commission of the city, which shall consist of seven members appointed by the City Council and which shall be subject to Chapter 201 of the City Code. (Ord. 566, 2-19-1968) 205.02: SCOPE, DUTIES AND FUNCTION: The purpose of the commission is to encourage full participation in the affairs of this community and uphold the Minnesota Human Rights Act by advising the City Council on long range programs to improve community relations in the city. Additionally the commission will work to increase inclusion by providing educational and social opportunities that support topics and issues of human rights. (Ord. 566, 2-19-1968; amd. 1995 Code, Ord. 1324, 08-08-2005) (Ord. 1381, 04-27-2009) (Ord. 1498, 4/11/2016) In fulfillment of its purpose, the commission's duties and responsibilities shall be to: A. Enlist the cooperation of agencies, organizations and individuals in the community in an active program directed to create equal opportunity and eliminate discrimination and inequalities. B. Advise the mayor, the City Council and other agencies of the government of human relations and civil rights problems. Act in an advisory capacity with respect to planning or operation of any city department on issues of civil and human rights and recommend the adoption of such specific policies or actions as are needed to provide for full equal opportunity in the community. C. Develop such programs 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 community. (Ord. 566, 2-19-1968; amd. 1995 Code) D. Monitor statistical and other data trends in our city and identify and recommend to the city council ways to encourage mutual understanding among our citizens about the community’s diversity through, but not limited to: 1. connecting and partnering with neighborhood, community, educational, business and social services groups and organizations; 2. co-sponsoring citywide neighborhood or facilitating community events which would include opportunities for heritage and cultural events; and 3. programs for engaging citizens and community leaders in a holistic approach including dialogues, education and training about diversity issues. E. Partner with various commissions on new ways to bring the community together. (Ord. 1381, 4-27-2009) (Ord. 1481, 07-20- 2015) (Ord. 1498, 4/11/2016) Item 7: Attachment B