The purpose of the Human Rights Commission is to promote mutual
understanding and respect within the Town of Guilford among all racial,
religious, ethnic, and other groups, and among individuals of differing
genders, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities, in a manner not
inconsistent with state and federal statutes and regulations as authorized
by C.G.S. § 7-148(c)(7)(H)(viii) and (xi) and C.G.S. § 7-148(c)(9).
There shall be and is hereby created a Human Rights Commission, the members of which shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The Commission shall consist of nine regular members, subject to term limits set forth in Section
4-2 of the Town Charter. Initial appointments may be, staggered to avoid having all terms expire simultaneously. All members of the Commission shall be electors and residents of the Town, in accordance with Section
4-1(b) of the Town Charter.
The members of the Commission shall meet and elect a Chairperson
and such other officers prior the first of December annually, or as
may be necessary.
The Commission shall from time to time, but not less often than
annually, submit a report for the inclusion in the Town's annual
report, and may submit other such reports as may be requested by the
Board of Selectmen.