This chapter shall be known as the "City of
Vineland Commission on Civil Rights Ordinance."
[Amended 4-11-1995 by Ord. No. 95-18]
The enactment hereof shall be deemed an exercise
of the police power of the municipality for the protection of the
public safety, health and morals, the promotion of the general welfare
and the fulfillment of the provisions of the Constitution of the State
of New Jersey guaranteeing civil rights as set forth in N.J.S.A. 10:5-1
et seq., particularly N.J.S.A. 10:5-10c.
The Commission shall be composed of 15 representative
citizens serving without compensation, to be appointed by the Mayor.
These appointees shall be called "Commissioners." The Mayor shall
also designate the Chairman.
The Commission shall make an annual report to
the Mayor and the Council of its activities and shall periodically
make such recommendations to the municipal body as may be necessary
to carry out the purpose of this chapter.