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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-132 CCR1 1 Member Gene Lhotka resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 87 -132 introduced the following RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 68 -44 WHICH CREATED THE BROOKLYN CENTER HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, AND DEFINED ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 71 -211 WHICH ESTABLISHED THE COMMISSION'S COMPOSITION; AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 74 -68 WHICH FURTHER DEFINED DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, COMPOSITION, METHOD OF SELECTION, TERM OF OFFICE AND REMOVAL FROM THE COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council approved Resolution No. 68 -44 creating a Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission and defining its duties and responsibilities on February 19, 1968; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 69 -35 adjusted the Human Rights Commission terms of office; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 71 -211 amended Resolution No. 68 -44 by establishing the Commission's composition on March 1, 1971; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 74 -68 amended Resolutions No. 68 -44, No. 69 -35 and No. 71 -211 by further defining duties and responsibilities, composition of the Commission, method of selection, term of office, and removal from the Commission; and WHEREAS, in an effort to review the City Council advisory commissions' enabling resolutions, as recommended in the Year 2000 Report, certain amendments to the Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission's resolutions are desired. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center City Council that Resolution No. 68 -44, Resolution No. 69 -35, Resolution No. 71 -211, and Resolution No. 74 -68 be amended as follows: I. Change Subdivision 1 to read: This organization shall be known as the Brooklyn Center Human Rights and Resources Commission. II. Renumber Subdivision 2 to Subdivision 3. III. Add new Subdivision 2 to read: Subdivision 2. SCOPE: The scope of activity of this Commission shall consist of advising the City Council and other Brooklyn Center advisory commissions regarding matters relevant to human rights, needs and services. 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 87 -132 IV. Renumber Subdivision 3 to Subdivision 4. V. In new Subdivision 4, add: (5) Advise and assist in the determination of human service needs in the community. VI. Renumber Subdivision 4 to Subdivision 5. VII. In new Subdivision 5, change to read: The Commission shall be composed of a Chairperson and six (6) members, all of whom shall be appointed and serve as set forth in Subdivision 6. VIII. Renumber Subdivision 5 to Subdivision 6. IX. In new Subdivision 6, change to read: MEMBERS' METHOD OF SELECTION -TERM OF OFFICE REMOVAL: Chairperson: The Chairperson shall be appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the City Council. The Chairperson may be removed by the Mayor with majority consent of the Council. The Chairperson shall assure fulfillment of the following responsibilities in addition to those otherwise described herein: 1. Preside over meetings of the Commission; 2. Appear or appoint a representative to appear, as necessary, before City advisory commissions and the City Council to present the viewpoint of the Commission in matters relevant to human rights and needs, as it relates to business under consideration by said commissions or City Council; 3. Review all official minutes of the City Council and other advisory commissions for the purpose of informing the Human Rights and Resources Commission of matters relevant to human rights and needs; 4. Provide liaison with other governmental and voluntary organizations on matters relevant to human rights and needs. Vice Chairperson: A Vice Chairperson shall be appointed annually by the Chairperson from the members of the Commission. The Vice Chairperson shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the Chairperson and shall assume the responsibilities of the chair in the absence of the Chairperson. Members' Term of Office: Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the Council. The terms of office shall be staggered 1 RESOLUTION NO. 87 -132 three -year terms, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. Upon expiration of his term of office, a member shall continue to serve until his successor is appointed and shall have qualified. Terms of office for members of the Commission shall expire on December 31 of respective calendar years. In the event an appointed Commissioner suffers from an extended illness, disability, or other activity preventing proper fulfillment of duties, responsibilities, rules and regulations of the Commission, the Commissioner may be temporarily replaced during the temporary leave by an interim Commissioner appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the City Council. Qualification for Membership: Members of the Commission shall be residents of the City of Brooklyn Center while serving on the Commission, shall have been residents of said City for at least one year prior to their appointment, and shall represent a broad range of interest in the human rights and services function. Representation Requirements: Due regard shall be given by the Mayor in appointing Commission members with geographical distribution within the City, and the representative nature of the Commission in terms of sex, religion, ethnic, racial, age, handicapped, employment and employer groups. Conflict of Interest: No Commissioner shall take part in the consideration of any matter wherein he is the applicant, petitioner, or appellant, nor in the consideration of any application, petition, or appeal wherein his interest might reasonably be expected to affect his impartiality. Resianations- Removal from Office Vacancies: 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 absences from 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 on the Commission shall inform the Mayor of such automatic resignations. Vacancies in the Commission shall be filled by Mayoral appointment with majority consent of the City Council. Compensation: Commissioners shall serve without compensation. RESOLUTION NO. 87 ATTEST: JO X. Renumber Subdivision 6 to Subdivision 7. XI. In new Subdivision 7, change to read: The Commission shall adopt such rules and procedures not inconsistent with these provisions as may be necessary for the proper execution and conduct of business. XII. Renumber Subdivision 7 to Subdivision 8. XIII. In new Subdivision 8, change to read: The initial meeting of the Commission shall be convened at the call of the Chairperson within thirty (30) days after appointment by the Council. Thereafter, regular meetings shall be held with date and time to be determined by the Chairperson. XIV. Renumber Subdivision 8 to Subdivision 9. XV. In new Subdivision 9, change to read: STAFF: The City Manager shall assign one member of the administrative staff to serve as staff to the Commission. The staff member assigned shall perform such clerical and research duties on behalf of the Commission as may be assigned by the Chairperson or the City Manager. XVI. Renumber Subdivision 9 to Subdivision 10. XVII. In new Subdivision 10, change to read: EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: The Mayor or his Councilperson- appointee shall serve as an ex officio member of the Commission, privileged to speak on any matter, but without a vote, and shall provide a liaison between the Commission and the City Council. June 22, 1987 1 47,e2 7f Date Ma Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Rich Theis and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.