§ 31.41 POWERS AND DUTIES.

   The Human Rights Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

   (A)   To generally advise the Council regarding civil rights and human rights issues and policies;

   (B)   To advise and aid the City Council on matters concerning the Minnesota Human Rights Act;

   (C)   To cooperate with other groups and governmental agencies concerned with human rights;

   (D)   To develop and implement, in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, programs of formal and informal education on diverse values and cultures, and conflict resolution;

   (E)   To provide support and information services to persons in matters of discrimination and intolerance;

   (F)   To develop a community response plan to address problems arising from discrimination or intolerance;

   (G)   To attempt to conciliate, within its authority, all grievances involving discrimination or intolerance;

   (H)   To perform such other functions concerning human rights as the City Council may from time to time direct.

(Ord. 504, passed - -2001; Am. Ord. 544, passed 3-27-2006)