2009-51 AMENDING CITY CODE - CHAPTER 28 - UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION

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k Chapter 28 ARTICLE 3. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. SECTION 3-l. There is hereby created and established a commission which shall be known as the Decatur Human Relations Commission,the members of which shall serve without compensation. SECTION 3-2. The Human Relations Commission shall consist of 13 residents of the City ap- pointed by the Mayor with advice and consent of the City Council. In making appointments,the Mayor shall strive to select citizens who broadly represent the community with regard to race,color,religion, sex,national origin,disability and sexual orientation. SECTION 3-3. The terms of members of the Human Relations Commission shall be for three years. Vacancies shall be filled by the Mayor,with such successors being appointed with the consent of the City Council. No member shall serve more than two complete successive terms. SECTION 3-4. Vacancies shall be filled by the Mayor for the balance of an unexpired term,with consent of the City Council,within 60 days after having occurred. SECTION 3-5. There shall be a chairperson of the Human Relations Commission elected by the Commission from members of the Commission. The Commission shall also elect one of its members to serve as vice chairperson and such additional officers as the Commission may, from time to time,elect to carry out its functions. A majority of members duly appointed shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of the quorum shall constitute approval of business before it,except as otherwise expressly provided here- in. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or by not less than six members of the Commis- sion. SECTION 3-6. A. The purpose of the Human Relations Commission shall be to further the cause of mutual understanding and respect between all groups,ethnic,religious,and otherwise,in which differences or problems regarding prejudice,intolerance,bigotry,discrimination,and disorder may arise; to foster an adjustment by all people to social problems and opportunities; to encourage a spirit of com- munity harmony by creating channels for constructive communication between people and groups; and to further the equal enjoyment of rights,privileges,and opportunities of each person of the community.