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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12441244 ORDINANCE NO." - (1993 SERIES) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING CHAPTER 2.56 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL 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, sexual orientation, national origin, age, 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; 0 -1244 Ordinance No. 1244 (1~ Series) Page Two E. To review and evaluate all City - funding requests from groups which provide human services; to provide liaison to recipients of grants -in -aid monies, through personal contact and required activity and budget reports; 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. A summary of this ordinance, together with the ayes and noes, shall be published once in full, at least five (5) days prior to its final passage in the Telegram - Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in said City, and the same shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its said final passage. INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo at a meeting held on the 20th day of July , 1993, on motion of Council Member Rappa , seconded by council Member Settle , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Rappa, Settle, Roalman, Romero and Mayor Pinard NOES: None ABSENT: None , AA Mayor Mg Pinard ATTEST: MILP M-2 Ordinance No. 1244 (1993 Series)] Page Three Approved: AIR/, ..,, VA ' I g /hrcord Ordinance No. 1244 (1993 Series) FINALLY PASSED this 3rd day of August , 1993 on motion of Council Member Rappa , seconded by Council Member Settle , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Rappa, Settle, Roalman, and Mayor Pinard NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Romero Mayor Pe inard ATTEST: i lerk Diane Gl g ell -a.