[Amended by Ord. No. 715; Ord. No. 1191; 4-17-2007 by Ord.
No. 07-1717]
The Commission shall attempt to foster, through
community effort or otherwise, goodwill, cooperation and conciliation
among the groups and elements of the inhabitants of the Borough and
is empowered to make recommendations to the Borough Council for the
development of policies and procedures in general and for programs
of formal or informal education, with an emphasis on humanity and
cultural diversity, that will aid in eliminating all types of discrimination
based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital
status, gender, sexual orientation/preference, or physical or mental
handicaps of any individual or because of the liability for service
in the Armed Forces of the United States. The local commission shall
have such further powers and duties as may be provided by the said
Law Against Discrimination of the State of New Jersey and by amendments
thereto.
[Added 9-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-2011]
Appointments shall be made by the Commission to the following
standing Committees:
A. Committee on immigrant and refugee affairs. This standing Committee
shall consist of five members of the Commission. This committee shall
recommend to the Commission and the Commission to the Borough Council
policies related to the Borough's immigrant community, including the
Borough's underserved and marginalized immigrant populations. This
Committee shall also monitor the policies stated in the Borough's
Inclusive Community Resolution and in any related actions, executive
orders and directives thereof.
B. Anti-semitism committee. This standing Committee shall consist of
five members. The Committee shall have the following responsibilities:
(1) To make recommendations to the Commission and the Mayor and Council
to implement policies in furtherance of the Borough Council Resolution
No. 10-19-316, resolution condemning all forms of anti-Semitism.
(2) Recommend educational programs to educate residents of the Borough
about anti-Semitism.