8-2-1: COMMISSION CREATED:

There is hereby created the equity and human rights commission. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 33-21, 10-4-2021)

8-2-2: PURPOSE:

The purpose of the commission is to hold hearings, compel the production of evidence, and determine the merits of complaints alleging unfair or discriminatory practices in housing, employment, education, credit, or places of public accommodation; to investigate and study the existence, character, causes, and extent of inequity and discrimination and to attempt to eliminate inequity and discrimination by educating the public and promoting equity and human rights in the community; and to take action in the community to promote equitable and inclusive behavior and to eliminate discrimination and advance equity based on age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, ancestry, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 33-21, 10-4-2021)

8-2-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:

The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this code or the Iowa Code. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015)

8-2-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:

All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its operations. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015)

8-2-5: MEMBERSHIP:

The commission comprises nine (9) residents of the city, appointed by the city council from various racial, religious, cultural, and social groups within the city. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 30-24, 6-17-2024)