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G.Human Relations Commission Bylaws (A)
ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE
It is the purpose of the Human Relations Commission (HRC) to advise the Council in its actions
to create an environment within the City in which all persons can enjoy equal rights and
opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or physical,
mental or economic status. The Human Relations Commission shall make recommendations to the
City Council or the City Manager on how these social concerns and human needs can best be
addressed.
ARTICLE 2. MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS OF OFFICE
The HRC has seven members. Members must be residents and registered voters of the City. While
there are no special qualifications for applicants, the Council usually seeks individuals with
experience, or a demonstrated interest in community social issues.
Commissioners shall be appointed by the City Council for terms of four years, commencing on
April 1st. Commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Any Commissioner may
be reappointed, provided that no appointee shall serve more than two consecutive four-year terms.
ARTICLE 3. MEETINGS
1.The Commission shall hold a regular meeting at least quarterly.
2.Regular meetings will be held generally on the first Wednesday of the month at a specified
time and place.
3.The Commission meetings shall be open to the public and shall be held at City Hall in the
Council Hearing Room or other previously announced locations at specific times as
required by California law.
4.A quorum shall consist of a majority of the established Commissioners.
5.All actions of the Commission shall be decided by a majority vote or consensus and shall
be directed through the Commission Chair.
6 Minutes of each meeting shall be forwarded to the City Council and be available as a public
record.
7.The Chairperson or any three members of the Commission may call a special meeting
providing a week’s prior notice is given in writing to each member.
8.All Commission meetings shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order.
9.All members present must vote, except when abstaining due to a declared conflict of
interest.
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10. Any member with a declared conflict of interest shall not vote on or participate in any
discussion of any item or in any manner attempt to influence the decision on that item.
ARTICLE 4. SUBCOMMITTEES
Subcommittees consisting of less than a quorum of the Commission shall be appointed, as needed,
by the Chairperson. Study committees may include non-commission members who shall have no
voting power.
ARTICLE 5. OFFICERS
1. The officers shall be a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson who shall be elected at the
Commission meeting in April for one-year terms.
2. The Chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the Commission, prepare all meeting
agendas and perform such duties as directed by the Commission.
3. The Vice-Chairperson shall serve in the absence or incapacity of the Chairperson.
ARTICLE 6. AMENDMENTS
Bylaw amendments shall be submitted for Council approval by an affirmative vote of the members
present at a regular meeting of the Commission, provided that such amendments shall have been
discussed by the Commission on the agenda of at least two meetings prior to the vote. The members
shall receive the proposed amendments in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the first reading.
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