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<br />Ms. Carolyn Curti <br />February 9, 2004 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />2. To solicit participation in programs designed to create equal opportunities and <br />eliminate discrimination. <br /> <br />3. To create programs to further equal opportunity. <br /> <br />4. To consult with the City, in an advisory capacity, on equal opportunity matters. <br /> <br />It should be noted that Section 204.05 of City Code does not give the Roseville Human <br />Rights Commission the authority to process discrimination charges, or to determine whether <br />discrimination has occurred in any given forum, context or circumstance. This is in contrast to <br />Local Human Rights Commissions, such as the Minneapolis and St. Paul Human Rights <br />Commissions, that do have such express authority. <br /> <br />In addition to the above, Section 204.05 makes it clear that the Roseville Human Rights <br />Commission can act only in an "advisory capacity" as it relates to internal City personnel <br />policies and procedures. In effect, the Human Rights Commission may serve as a resource, but <br />it does not have the authority to compel a City department to adopt or abandon a particular <br />policy. Nor does it have the authority to compel a City department to appear and respond to a <br />particular inquiry. <br /> <br />With respect to the second area of uncertainty, I have had the occasion to visit with <br />Chief Sletner, and have, in fact, worked with her in the context of review and processing of <br />complaints against officers. The Chief does take these issues seriously. Based on my <br />involvement, following is my experience with the processing of such complaints: <br /> <br />1. The complaint is received and reviewed. <br /> <br />2. The complaint is internally investigated, including conducting witness interviews <br />where necessary or appropriate. <br /> <br />3. Among others reviewers, ChiefSletner is personally involved in review of the <br />investigation process and results. <br /> <br />4. Chief Sletner consults with me to assure the proper action is taken, if action is <br />warranted. <br /> <br />5. The complaining party is notified of the investigation results consistent with the <br />limitations of Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, the Data Practices Act. <br />