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ARTICLE 3. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. <br /> SECTION 3-1. There is hereby created and established a commission !which shall be known as <br /> the Decatur Human Relations Commission,the members of which shall serve without compensation. <br /> SECTION 3-2. The Human Relations Commission shall consist of nine (9) residents of the City <br /> appointed by the Mayor with advice and consent of the City Council. In making appointments,the Mayor <br /> shall strive to select citizens who broadly represent the community with regard to race, color, religion, <br /> sex,national origin, disability and sexual orientation. (Amended, Ordinance 2014-32,July 7, 2014) <br /> SECTION 3-3. The terms of members of the Human Relations Commission shall be for three <br /> years. Vacancies shall be filled by the Mayor, with such successors being appointed with the consent of <br /> the City Council. No member shall serve more than two complete successive terms. <br /> SECTION 3-4. There shall be a chairperson of the Human Relations Commission elected by the <br /> Commission from members of the Commission. The Commission shall also elect one of its members to <br /> serve as vice chairperson and such additional officers as the Commission may, from time to time, elect to <br /> carry out its functions. A majority of members duly appointed shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote <br /> of the quorum shall constitute approval of business before it, except as otherwise expressly provided <br /> herein. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or by not less than four (4) members of the <br /> Commission. (Amended,Ordinance 2014-32,July 7,2014) <br /> SECTION 3-5. A. The purpose of the Human Relations Commission shall be to further the <br /> cause of mutual understanding and respect between all groups, ethnic, religious, and otherwise, in which <br /> differences or problems regarding prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, discrimination, and disorder may arise; <br /> to foster an adjustment by all people to social problems and opportunities; to encourage a spirit of <br /> community harmony by creating channels for constructive communication between people and groups; <br /> and to further the equal enjoyment of rights, privileges, and opportunities of each person of the <br /> community. <br /> B. The Commission may facilitate investigations in the field of human relations in accordance <br /> with the ordinances of the City of Decatur. In performing this function, the Commission shall cooperate <br />