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RESOLUTION NO. 6669 (1989 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL,
APPROVING THE REVISED ORDINANCE AND BYLAWS_
FOR THE
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
BE IT RESOLVED by the San Luis Obispo City Council as follows:
SECTION 1. The revised Ordinance and Bylaws for the Human Relations
Commission and attached hereto, are hereby approved.
On motion of Councilwoman Rappa , seconded by Councilwoman Pinard,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Rappa, Pinard and Mayor Dunin
NOES: Councilman Settle
ABSENT: Councilman Reiss
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 15th day of AugusX
1989.
ATTE ��- MAYOR, RON DUNIN
CITY VLE
RR, PAM GES
Approved:
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BY. -LAWS
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE
It is the purpose of the Human Relations Commission 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, national origin, ache, physical., mental, or
economic status. The Human Relations Commission shall make
recommendations to the City Council or the City Administrative Officer
on how these social concerns and human needs can best be addressed.
ARTICLE 2. TERMS OF OFFICE
Commissioners shall be appointed by the City Council for terms of four
(4) years, commencing on Aril 1. Commissioners shall serve at the
Pleasure of the City Council. Any Commissioner may be reappointed,
provided that no appointee shall serve more than two (2) consecutive
terms (8 years).
ARTICLE 3. MEETINGS
A. The Commission shall hold a regular meeting each month and not
less than ten (10) times a year.
B. Meetings will be held at 7 :00 p.m. the first Wednesday of
each month.
C. The Commission meetings shall be open to the public and shall be
held at City Hall or other previously announced locations
at specific times as required by California law.
D. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the Commissioners
currently serving.
E. All actions of the Commission shall be decided by a majority
vote or concensus and shall be directed through the
Commission Chair.
F. Minutes of. each meeting shall be forwarded to the City Council and
be available as a public record.
G. 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.
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H. All Commission meetings shall be conducted according to
Robert's Rules of Order.
I. All members present must vote, except when abstaining due to
a declared conflict of interest.
J. Any member with a declared conflict of interest shall not
vote on or participate in any discussion of an 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
A. The officers shall be a Chairperson and a Vice - Chairperson who
shall be elected at the Commission meeting in March, for
one year terms.
B. The Chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the Commission,
prepare all meeting agendas, and perform such duties as directed
by the Commission.
C. The Vice- Chairperson shall serve in the absence or incapacity
of the Chairperson.
ARTICLE 6. WORKPLAN
The Commission shall develop a workplan on an annual basis. The
workplan shall be a description of the activities that will be
undertaken in order to meet the goals and objectives of the Commission.
ARTICLE 7. AMENDMENTS
By -law 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.
Revised: June 1989
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