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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-068 CCR Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 74 -68 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 68 -44 WHICH CREATED THE BROOKLYN CENTER HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, AND DEFINES ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND ALSO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 71 -211 WHICH ESTABLISHED THE COMMISSION'S COMPOSITION 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. 71 -211 amended Resolution No. 68 -44 by establishing the Commission's composition on March 1, 1971; and WHEREAS, the Human Rights Commission has reviewed the resolu- tions; and WHEREAS, the Commission in a report to the City Council has recommended certain changes in the resolutions which will update the resolutions in terms of the Commission's duties, composition, method of selection, term of office and removal: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center City Council that Resolution No. 68 -44 and Resolution No. 71 -211 be amended as follows: I. Change the second WHEREAS to read: WHEREAS, such growth and development necessitates intensified communication and protection of just and equitable rights among all residents of the community to promote harmonious relationships among people of all races, religion, ethnic groups, social economic status, ages, gender, physical, mental and emotional disabilities and deverse life styles. II. Change Subdivision 3, (2) to read: Advise in the development of a Human Relations Pro- gram for the City of Brooklyn Center to give increased effectiveness and direction to the work of all indivi- duals and agencies addressing themselves to planning, policy making and educational programs in the area of civil and human rights. Resolution No. 74 -68 III. Change Subdivision 3, (3) to read: Enlist the cooperation of organizations, individuals and other advisory bodies in the community in an active program directed to promote understanding and equal opportunity and eliminate discrimination and inequities. IV. Eliminate Subdivision 3, (4). V. Change Subdivision 3, (5) to read: (4). Advise in the development of a formal and informal educational program to assist in the implementation in the Minnesota State Act Against Discrimination and provide for the Commission's assumption of leadership in recognizing and resolving civil and human problem areas in the community. VI. Change Subdivision 4, COMPOSITION to read: The Commission shall be comprised of a chairman or chairwoman and eight (8) members, all of whom shall be appointed and serve as set forth in Subdivision 5. VII. Change Subdivision 5, METHOD OF SELECTION TERM OF OFFICE REMOVAL to read: Chairman or Chairwoman: The Chairman or Chairwoman shall be appointed by the Mayor with the majority consent of the City Council. The Chairman or Chair- woman may be removed by the Mayor with majority con- sent of the Council. The Chairman or Chairwoman shall assure fulfillment of the following respon- sibilities in addition to those otherwise described herein: 1. Preside over all meetings of the Commission. 2. Appear or appoint a representative to appear before the City Council and city advisory commissions to present the viewpoint of the Commission in matters relevant to human rights. 3. Review all official minutes of the City Council and other advisory commissions for the purpose of informing the Human Rights Commission of matters relevant to human rights. Resolution No. 74 -68 4. Provide liaison with other governmental and voluntary organizations on matters relevant to human rights. Members: Members of the Commission shall serve for terms of three (3) years, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term of which his predecessor was appointed, shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. Upon the 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. Due regard shall be given by the Mayor in appointing members to fitness for the efficient dispatch of the functions, powers and duties vested in and imposed upon the Commission, with geographical distribution within the City, and the representative nature of the Commission in terms of sex, religion, ethnic, racial, age, employment and.employer groups. Compensation: Commissioners shall serve without compensation. Vice Chairman or Vice Chairwoman: The Chairman or Chairwoman shall, within thirty days following the initial meeting of the Commission, appoint a Vice Chairman or Vice Chairwoman who shall hold said position at the pleasure of the Chairman or Chair- woman. The Vice Chairman or Vice Chairwoman shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the Chairman or Chairwoman, shall assume the chair in the absence of the Chairman or Chairwoman. Qualification for Membership: Members of the Commission shall be residents of Brooklyn Center, while serving on the Commission and shall have been a resident of said City for at least one year prior to their appointment. Resignations Removal from Office Vacancies: Commissioners may resign voluntarily or be re- moved from office by the Mayor with the consent by majority vote by the City Council. Three consecutive unexcused absences from duly called Resolution No. 74 -68 Commission meetings shall constitute automatic resignation from office. Vacancies in the Com- mission shall be filled by mayorial appointment with majority consent of the City Council. VIII. Eliminate Subdivision 6. April 22, 1974 Date Mayor ATTEST: Cl e r k The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts Bill Fignar, Tony Kuefler and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.