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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-135 CCR1 1 Member Celia Scott resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 92 -135 introduced the following RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 68 -44, 69 -35, 71 -211, 74 -68, AND 87 -132 REGARDING THE BROOKLYN CENTER HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESOURCES COMMISSION WHEREAS, Resolution Nos. 68 -44, 69 -35, 71 -211, 74 -68, and 87 -132 define the duties and responsibilities of the Brooklyn Center Human Rights and Resources Commission; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council wishes to amend certain sections of these resolutions regarding the appointment of the chairperson, representation requirements, and filling vacancies on the Human Rights and Resources Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that Resolution Nos. 68 -44, 69 -35, 71 -211, 74 -68 and 87 -132 are hereby amended as follows: I. Change Subdivision 6, Chairperson, to read: The Chairperson shall be elected by majority vote of the Human Rights and Resources Commission membership. The election shall be conducted at the Human Rights and Resources Commission's first regular meeting of the calendar year, or, in the case of a vacancy, within two regularly scheduled Human Rights and Resources Commission meetings from the time a vacancy of the chair occurs. The Chairperson may be removed by majority vote of the Human Rights and Resources Commission membership. The Chairperson shall assure fulfillment of the following responsibilities in addition to those otherwise described herein: II. Change Subdivision 6, Representation Requirements, to read: Due regard shall be given by the Mayor and City Council in appointing Commission members which will take into consideration geographical distribution within the City, as described in Subdivision 11, and the representative nature of the Commission in terms of gender, religion, ethnic, racial, age, handicapped, employee, and employer groups. III. Change Subdivision 6, Resignations Removal from Office Vacancies, to read: Commissioners may resign voluntarily or may be removed from office by the Mayor with consent by majority vote of the City Council. Three consecutive unexcused RESOLUTION NO. 92 -135 absences from the duly called Commission meetings or unexcused absences from a majority of duly called Commission meetings within one calendar year shall constitute automatic resignation from office. The City staff liaison shall inform the Mayor and City Council of such automatic resignations. Vacancies in the Commission shall be filled by Mayoral appointment with majority consent of the City Council. Notices of vacancies shall be posted for 30 days before any official City Council action is taken. Vacancies shall be announced in the City's official newspaper and notices of vacancies shall be sent to all members of standing advisory commissions. Applications for Human Rights and Resources Commission membership must be obtained in the City Clerk's office and must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk who shall forward copies of the applications to the Mayor and City Council. The Mayor shall present at a regular City Council meeting the nominee for Human Rights and Resources Commission appointment who has submitted the required application form. By unanimous vote, the City Council may approve an appointment at the City Council meeting at which the nominee was presented, or, by majority vote, the City Council may approve an appointment at a regular City Council meeting following the presentation of the nominee. IV. Add Subdivision 11, NEIGHBORHOODS, to read: Neighborhoods Described: Southeast Neighborhood: The Southeast neighborhood shall be bordered on the south by the south city limits; on the east by the Mississippi River; on the north by FAI -94; and on the west by Shingle Creek. Northeast Neighborhood: The Northeast neighborhood shall be bordered on the south by FAI -94; on the east by the Mississippi River; on the north by the north city limits; and on the west by Shingle Creek. Northwest Neighborhood: The Northwest neighborhood shall be bordered on the south by FAI -94; on the east by Shingle Creek; on the north by the north city limits; and on the west by the west city limits. West Central Neighborhood: The West Central neighborhood shall be bordered on the south by County Road 10; on the east by Brooklyn Boulevard; on the 1 RESOLUTION NO. 92 -135 ATTEST: June 8, 1992 Date north by FAI -94; and on the west by the west city limits. Central Neighborhood: The Central neighborhood shall be bordered on the south by County Road 10; on the east by Shingle Creek; on the north by FAI -94; and on the west by Brooklyn Boulevard. Southwest Neighborhood: The Southwest neighborhood shall be bordered on the south by the south city limits; on the east by Shingle Creek; on the north by County Road 10; and on the west by the west city limits. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council that the present term of the Human Rights and Resources Commission chairperson shall expire upon passage of this resolution and the Human Rights and Resources Commission membership shall elect a chairperson for the Commission at the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting with a term to expire December 31, 1992. Thereafter, the Human Rights and Resources Commission chairperson shall be elected by the Human Rights and Resources Commission membership at its first regular meeting of each calendar year. Deputy Clerk Tod Paulson, Mayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Todd Paulson, Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar, Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.