In order to achieve the purpose set forth in § 32.075, the Human Relations Commission shall:
(A) Promote mutual understanding and respect among all residents of the community;
(B) Discourage and prevent by persuasion, prejudice, intolerance and discriminatory practices against any individual or group;
(C) Disseminate information and educational materials consistent with the purpose of this subchapter;
(D) Investigate, collect data and study complaints and problems arising between groups or individuals which result or may result in tensions, discrimination or prejudice in the city;
(E) Provide conciliation and mediation services as a means to resolve complaints. May request the City Attorney to issue subpoenas for information relevant to ongoing investigations;
(F) Formulate educational programs and campaign to assist various groups and agencies in the community;
(G) Coordinate programs with schools that promote mutual understanding and respect in the school system;
(H) Cooperate with city, state, federal and other governmental or private agencies in the promotion of better human relations;
(I) Prepare and submit reports to the Mayor and the City Council of its activities, making at least one complete report annually by January 1, and any other reports and recommendations requested by Mayor or City Council;
(J) Review employment practices and hiring procedures and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on ways to ensure a diversified work force;
(K) Adopt, promulgate, amend and rescind suitable rules and procedures to carry out the provisions of this subchapter; and
(L) Review the dissemination of important city information, voting materials and other information critical to the health and welfare of the residents of the city, in languages other than English, and make recommendations to the city.
(Ord. 507, passed 10-26-2004)