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City of Roseville ORDINANCE No. 1381 • AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, SECTION 204 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION EXPANDING FOCUS OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1: Title 2, Section 204 of the Roseville City Code is amended to read as follows: 204.03: PURPOSE: The purpose of the commission is to secure for all citizens equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services and education and full participation in the affairs of this community by assisting the state department of human rights in implementing the Minnesota Human Rights Act and by advising the City Council on long range programs to improve community relations in the city. Additionally the commission will work to increase the sense of community by reaching out to all members of the community and ensuring that our city government and its activities, programs and services are accessible understandable and responsive to all. (Ord. 566, 2-19-1968; amd. 1995 Code, Ord. 1324, 08-08-2005) • 204.05: DUTIES: F. Monitor statistical and other data trends in our city and identify and recommend to the cit 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. SECTION 2: Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Roseville this 27th day of April, 2009. •