The duties of the Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) To advise City Council and the City of Garfield Heights on community and intergroup relations matters,
(b) To educate City Council and the City of Garfield Heights in fields of community and diversity,
(c) To promote communication and understanding between institutions, citizens, and citizen groups in the community,
(d) To act as a catalyst in improving equity of opportunity in government, education, employment and housing in the community,
(e) To conduct research and studies in the fields of community and diversity in an effort to lessen prejudice and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, familial status, physical disability, mental disability and national origin,
(f) To assist and encourage all citizens in the pursuit of their rights under the laws of the United States, the State of Ohio, and the Ordinances of the City of Garfield Heights,
(g) To cooperate with City, State, Federal and other agencies in order to promote better community and intergroup relations.
(Ord. 102-2022. Passed 11-14-22.)