§ 38.03. ORGANIZATION OF ADVISORY HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL.  


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  • (A) Within 30 days from the date of the adoption of this chapter, the Mayor shall appoint the initial ten members of the Advisory Human Relations Council. In making appointments to the Advisory Human Relations Council, the Mayor shall consider the individuals sensitivity and awareness to human relations matters affecting the community. The Advisory Human Relations Council membership shall reflect the diversity of community and shall include representation from all major sectors of the community, including business and labor, non-profit organizations, education, government and the faith community.
    (B) One of the Mayor's appointments to the Advisory Human Relations Council shall be an employee of the city. The Mayor may appoint two nonvoting members in addition to the seven full members of the Advisory Human Relations Council, which may vote to appoint additional non-voting members. Non-voting members shall be eligible to serve on subcommittees of the Advisory Human Relations Council.
    (C) The initial Mayoral appointments to the Advisory Human Relations Council shall be staggered so that three members are appointed to two year terms; three members are appointed to three year terms and four members are appointed to four year terms. Subsequent appointments to the Advisory Human Relations Council shall be for four year terms, except appointments made to fill an unexpired term shall be for the remainder of that term.
    (D) The Advisory Human Relations Council shall hold an organizational meeting not later than 30 days after all appointments are made. At that organizational meeting, the Advisory Human Relations Council shall select from its membership a Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
    (E) The Mayor may remove any member of the Advisory Human Relations Council for cause, including failure of the member to attend three consecutive Advisory Human Relations Council meetings or an actual conflict of interest.
    (Ord. 19, 2011, passed 6-27-11; Am. Ord. 29-2011, passed 10-10-11)