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Section 3. Sections 2.260, 2.265, 2.210, 2.275, and 2.280 of the Eugene Code, 1971, are amended, and Section 2.285 repealed, to provide: 2.260 Human Ri hts Cammissian. There is hereby created a human rights commission, referred to i n secti ans 2.260 to 2.280 of this code as ""the commission". 2.265 Human Ri hts Cammissian -Duties and Powers. ~1} The commission shall cooperate with the city officials to insure that the city continues to be a leader in extending equality of oppor- tunity to its citizens, including but not limited to; ~a} Employment opportunities in city government; fib} Training for city jobs; ~c} Equality of services provided; ~d} Equality of all before the law; and fie} Equal treatment to all from holders of city licenses, contracts and privileges. ~2} The commission shall cooperate with the State Bureau of Labor and ether governmental agencies in receiving, referring and investigating specific acts of discrimination against individuals in the community. ~3} The commission shall endeavor to ascertain the status of civil and human rights in the community. The commission may investigate, research and hold hearings to effectuate this provision. ~4} The commission shall make periodic recommendations to the mayor and cauncil concerning the status and treatment of persons in the com- mission's areas of concern. ~5} The commission shall affirm, encourage and initiate programs and services designed to effectuate the spirit and intent of federal, state and municipal legislation prohibiting discrimination and to improve human relations within the city. In these efforts, the commission may enlist the support of community groups and public agencies. 2.270 Human Ri ht~s Commi„ss,i on -Membership. ~1} The commiss~vn shall consist of: ~a} One member of the city cauncil or the mayor; fib} Fourteen citizens with a demonstrated interest in or knowledge of the human rights concerns of the community, chosen to ensure a balance between men and warren on the commission as well as representation from the racial, ethnic, religious, dis- abled and other groups in the community. Members shall be appointed by the council except that the initial members shall be nominated by the mayor and appointed by the council. ~2} Vacancies on the commission shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. Except where the vacancy occurs because the member from the council or the mayor ceases to serve on the commission, if a vacancy occurs prior to the expiration of an incumbent's term, the mayor shall select nominees and the council shall appoint within 30 days of the position becom- ing vacant a person to complete the unexpired term from the membership of the commission's standing committees. A position becomes vacant upon: Ordinance - 3