[R.O. 2008 §225.100; Ord. No. 6513 §2.1, 12-9-1996]
There shall be a Human Relations Commission consisting of seven (7) citizens, appointed by the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council. All members shall serve without compensation and shall serve initial staggered terms of three (3) years for three (3) members, two (2) years for three (3) members and one (1) year for one (1) member; provided that all members shall continue in office until their respective successors shall have been appointed and qualified. In the event of death or resignation of any member, the Mayor with the consent of the City Council shall appoint a successor to serve the unexpired portion of his/her term.
[R.O. 2008 §225.110; Ord. No. 6513 §2.2, 12-9-1996; Ord. No. 27-2015 §1, 8-10-2015]
A. 
The following powers and duties of the Human Relations Commission shall be to:
1. 
Promote mutual understanding and respect among all social, racial, religious, cultural, and ethnic groups in the City and seek solutions to related problems concerning citizens of the City with the objective to provide an environment in which each citizen shall have the opportunity to grow to his/her maximum potential and be treated with dignity and respect.
2. 
Endeavor to eliminate prejudice among various groups in the City and to create harmonious relationships among citizens, groups and agencies within the City.
3. 
The Commission, as a whole or committee thereof, may also serve as a resource to citizens who believe they suffered discrimination.
4. 
If the Human Relations Commission finds violations in the field of discrimination, they may take their findings to the City Attorney.