Item 6: Ordinance on the Human Rights Commission

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ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND AMENDING SECTIONS 2.013, 2.265, 2.270, 2.275 AND 2.280 OF THE EUGENE CODE, 1971. THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. entry set forth in the listing of Boards, Commissions and Committees of Subsection (1) of Section 2.013 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is amended to provide as follows: 2.013 City Council - Boards, Commissions and Committees. (1) Except for boards, commissions or committees established pursuant to ordinance, state statute, or intergovernmental agreement, the following are the presently constituted boards, commissions and committees of the city with the number of members and names of the appointive authority indicated thereafter, together with the term and the authority for such board, commission or committee: Human Rights Commission 10 Community members No. of Members: [14 Citizens] 1 Councilor or the Mayor Commission reviews applications Appointment Process: and makes recommendations to Council; Council appoints Term: 3 years Authority: EC 2.260 Section 2. Sections 2.265, 2.270, 2.275 and 2.280 of the Eugene Code, 1971, are amended to provide as follows: 2.265 Human Rights Commission - Duties and Powers. (1) The commission shall affirm, encourage and initiate programs and community and advise and support of services within the city Eugene services designed to [eliminate discrimination, improve human relations, and effectuate the spirit and intent of applicable human rights legislation. In these efforts, the commission may enlist the support of place priority upon community groups and public agencies.] Ordinance - Page 1 of 6