HomeMy WebLinkAbout1150ORDINANCE NO. 1150 (1989 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AMENDING CHAPER 2.56 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO
MUNICIAL CODE, REGARDING THE PURPOSE AND
FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as
follows:
SECTION 1. That certain amendments are hereby made to Chapter 2.56
of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, to read as follows:
Chapter 2.56 - Human Relations Commission
SECTION 2.56.010 ESTABLISHED
There is hereby established the Human Relations Commission,
originally appointed by motion of the Council in January, 1964.
SECTION 2.56.020 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 Council or the City Administrative Officer on
how these social concerns and human needs can best be addressed.
SECTION 2.56.030 FUNCTIONS
The functions of the Human Relations Commission are:
A. To promote mutual understanding and foster harmonious relations
between persons and groups within the community, and provide a forum
for residents to discuss problems relating to human rights and
relations;
B. To receive and investigate complaints concerning community
tensions and acts of discrimination, and cooperate with and assist
other human services groups which have similar purposes;
C. To make recommendations to the Council when action is proposed
as a means to insuring community cooperation and understanding;
D. To evaluate perceived inadequacies in human rights and services
and to recommend possible action;
E. To review and evaluate all City- funding requests from groups
which provide human services; to provide liaison to recipients of
grants -in -aid moneys, through personal contact and required activity
and budget reports;
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F. Such duties, including studies and research, as the Council
deems necessary and appropriate and assigns to the Commission.
SECTION 2.56.040 MEMBERSHIP
The Human Relations Commission shall consist of seven members who
are representative of diverse groups within the City and who have a
demonstrated - interest in social issues.
SECTION 2.56.050 TERMS OF OFFICE
A. Commissioners shall be appointed by the Council for terms of
four (4) years, commencing immediately upon appointment. Commissioners
shall serve at the pleasure of the Council. Any Commissioner may be
reappointed, providing that no appointees shall serve more than two
consecutive terms (8 years).
B. Vacancies shall be filled by the Council, for unexpired terms.
Appointment for a partial term following an unscheduled vacancy shall
not preclude the appointee from serving two (2) consecutive full terms
following the completion of the partial term, provided the partial term
is less than two (2) years.
SECTION 2. This ordinance, together with the ayes and noes, shall
be published once in full, at least three (3) days prior to its final
passage in the Telegram Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated
in said City, and the same shall coo into effect at the expiration of
thirty (30) days after its said final passage.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT by the
Obispo at a meeting held on the 15tth
motion of Councilwoman Rappa r
and on the following roll call vote:
Council of the City of San Luis
day of August 1989, on
seconded by ounciiwoman Rinard
AYES: Councilmembers Rappa, Pinard and Mayor Dunin
NOES: Councilman Settle
ABSENT: Councilman Reiss
ATTE
City V lerk Pamela U oges
yor Ron Du
City Attor
Ordinance No.1150
FINALLY PASSED this 5th day of September
19 89 on motion
of Councilwoman Rappa
, seconded
by
Councilwoman
Pinard
, and on the following roll
call
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vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Rappa, Pinard, Reiss and Mayor Dunin
NOES: Councilmember Settle
ABSENT: None
Mayor Ron Dunin
ATTEST:
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City C rk Pam Voge
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