(a) There is hereby established a Commission of Human Relations to administer, implement and enforce this chapter.
(b) The Commission shall consist of seven members to be appointed by Council.
When the term of any member has expired, Council shall appoint a replacement for a three-year term. Vacancies shall be filled by Council for any unexpired term. Each member of the Commission shall continue to serve after his or her term has expired until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified.
(c) The Commission shall elect one of its members as Chairperson and may elect such other officers as it may deem necessary. The Chairperson may, with the approval of the Commission, appoint such committees as may be necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the Commission, and the Commission may authorize such committees to take any necessary action for the Commission.
(d) The Commission shall adopt such rules and regulations for its own organization, operations and procedures as the Commission deems necessary to administer, implement and enforce this chapter.
(e) The Commission shall hold at least five monthly meetings during each calendar year. Four members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority vote of those present at any meeting shall be sufficient for any official action taken by the Commission, except that approval by a majority vote of all the members of the Commission shall be required before any public hearing may be held. Upon call of the Chairperson, a special meeting may be called for the conduct of the affairs of the Commission.
(f) Members of the Commission shall be over the age of twenty-one years, at least one of which shall be a representative of a minority group as defined by law.
(g) In the performance of its duties, the Commission may cooperate with interested residents, private agencies and agencies of the Federal, State, County and City Governments.
(h) The Commission may request other departments, boards and commissions of the City Government to assist in the performance of its duties, and such other departments, boards and commissions shall cooperate fully with the Commission.
(i) The Commission shall render from time to time a written report of its activities and recommendations to the City Manager and to Council.
(j) Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but they may be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with appropriations made by Council.
(Ord. 4669. Passed 7-13-94.)