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For statutory provisions on the creation of human relations commissions by cities, see Gov. Code §50262 et seq.
The human services commission shall consist of seven members, not officials of the city. The members of this commission shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. A member of the commission may be removed by a majority vote of the city council. A vacancy, from whatever cause, shall be filled in the same manner.
(Ord. 962 § 1, 1977; Ord. 1081 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1235 § 1(part), 1985)
The duties and functions of the commission shall be as follows:
A. 
To develop and administer programs and plans designed to lessen racial and religious prejudice and to promote the full acceptance of all citizens within the community in all aspects of community life, without regard to race, religion or national origin;
B. 
To cooperate with and assist those community agencies engaged in fostering mutual understanding and respect among all racial, religious, cultural and nationality groups or who are engaged in the function of discouraging discriminatory practices against such groups or individuals;
C. 
To recommend from time to time to the city council the enactment of legislation which has as its purpose the improvement of human relations within the city;
D. 
To cooperate with any city department in identifying and ameliorating human relations problems with which they may be concerned;
E. 
To meet and cooperate with other official governmental agencies within the county also charged with similar functions, to discuss and exchange ideas on programs to promote civic peace, mutual understanding and respect between individuals of all races, religions and ethnic backgrounds;
F. 
To engage in such studies, research and education as is necessary to accomplish the purposes set forth in this section.
(Ord. 962 § 2, 1977; Ord. 1081 § 2, 1980)
The human services commission shall meet from time to time at the call of the council. It shall adopt, by majority vote, such rules as it shall deem expedient for the conduct of its business, not contrary to other provisions and policies heretofore adopted by the city council for the conduct of city commissions.
(Ord. 962 § 3, 1977; Ord. 1081 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1235 § 1(part), 1985)
The commission shall elect such officers as it may deem necessary for the conduct of business.
(Ord. 962 § 4, 1977; Ord. 1081 § 4, 1980)
If a member of the commission fails to attend three consecutive regular meetings he shall automatically cease to be a member of the commission, and the city council shall fill the vacancies; provided, however, that regularly scheduled vacations by commission members not exceeding six weeks shall not be deemed to be absences.
(Ord. 962 § 5, 1977; Ord. 1081 § 5, 1980)
The members of the human services commission shall serve without compensation. However, they shall receive ten dollars per meetings as reimbursed expenses.
(Ord. 962 § 6, 1977; Ord. 1081 § 6, 1980; Ord. 1235 § 1(part), 1985)