The Mission of the City of Elsmere, Kentucky Human Rights Commission is to promote and protect basic human rights for all people in the community.
The City of Elsmere, Kentucky Human Rights Commission shall:
(A) Make an organized and concerted effort to foster mutual respect and understanding between people in the City of Elsmere, Kentucky.
(B) Initiate and encourage opportunities to work cooperatively with elected leaders, businesses and property owners, civic and community leaders, and citizens to develop awareness of the importance of welcoming diversity and fairness.
(C) Provide a forum to communicate about diversity and fairness.
(D) Receive, investigate, and process complaints of discrimination as indicted herein related to public accommodations, employment, and housing discrimination in the City of Elsmere, Kentucky.
(E) Meet, discuss efforts to promote anti-discrimination, and plan and implement public events training, workshops, and community activities to fight discrimination; and, accept gifts or bequests, grants, or other financial contributions to help finance its activities.
(F) On behalf of the city, the Mayor shall enter into a cooperative working agreement with the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights.
(Ord. 1817-2022, passed 7-12-22)