The Albuquerque Commission on Immigrant Affairs and Services (ACIAS) will serve an advocacy role for the immigrant communities living within the City of Albuquerque and will act as a liaison between the City and the immigrant communities. The ACIAS will recognize and inform the City on the contributions of immigrant communities. The ACIAS will study and advise the City as to the needs and problems of immigrant communities, including but not limited to those in the areas of housing, human rights, criminal justice/law enforcement, employment, education and healthcare. The ACIAS will make recommendations for the implementation of R-151, Enactment Number 9-2001 and evaluate its impact on Albuquerque's immigrant communities.
(Ord. 25-2001)