Item 3E: Interim Appointment to the Human Rights Commission

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ATTACHMENT A Human Rights Commission Equity & Human Rights Center th 99 w. 10, Suite 116 M Eugene, Oregon 97405 EMORANDUM (541) 682-5177 (541) 682-5221 Fax www.eugene-or.gov/hrc Date: December 16, 2009 To: Mayor Piercy and City Council From: Linda Hamilton, Human Rights Commission, Chair Subject: Interim Human Rights Commission Appointment The Human Rights Commission is seeking to appoint a committee member to fill the unexpired term of Jon Belcher whose term expires on June 30, 2011. When vacancies on the commission occur, the Eugene Code requires the City Council to “…appoint within 90 days of the position becoming vacant a person to complete the unexpired term from the membership of the commission’s standing committees.” In order to expedite the appointment process, the council’s past practice has been to solicit recommendations for interim appointments from the commission members. As you are aware, the HRC is charged with representing the needs and concerns of all people in Eugene, especially those who are made vulnerable because of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, national origin, source of income, and marital and familial status. The commission values individuals who bring their issues to the table and at the same time exhibit a willingness to work on a broad range of topics. We are pleased to recommend our candidate. With the skills and passion of this individual, we consider ourselves fortunate to have her application. The applicant is Raydeen Cuffe of our Education and Outreach Committee. Raydeen is actively involved in a variety of committee and commission efforts. Raydeen is a member of the Education and Outreach Committee and has volunteered in the Equity and Human Rights Center for six months. She has taken the lead on many human rights projects. We are confident Raydeen reflects exceptional capacity and sincere commitment to human rights. Please contact me if you have specific questions. I can be reached through the Human Rights Center office at 682-5177. Thank your continued support for the Human Rights Commission.