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Application for Vacancy on Roseville Human Rights Commission Amy J. Ihlan Unless human rights are respected and protected, it is impossible for the members of our community and nation to live good lives or be truly free. I believe that it is important for the City of Roseville to uphold a strong commitment to human rights, including basic principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. I also believe that public education and discussion on human rights issues is especially critical in the aftermath of September 11. The role of Roseville's Human Rights Commission should be to lead and promote public education and discussion on human rights, to provide a forum where Roseville residents can raise human rights concerns, and to advise and consult with the mayor and city council on these issues. I am very well qualified to be a member of the Roseville Human Rights Commission because of my experience as a lawyer and a teacher. I am familiar with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, as well as other state and federal civil rights laws. As the Affirmative Action Officer at Cornell College, I gained first hand experience making sure that civil rights and anti-discrimination laws were put into practice, and was responsible for investigating and trying to resolve discrimination complaints. I am also a trained mediator and arbitrator. I would be honored to have the chance to serve on the Human Rights Commission, and to become involved in Roseville's city government. If you have any questions, or need any further information in support of my application, please let me know.