(A) The Commission on Human Relations shall encourage and work towards the bringing about of mutual understanding and respect among all peoples in the city in order that prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, discrimination and disorder occasioned thereby be eliminated and shall cooperate with civic, religious and educational organizations in these endeavors.
(B) It is the intent and objective of the City Council that the following broad purposes be sought:
(1) To encourage understanding and respect between persons of various racial, religious and nationality backgrounds;
(2) To safeguard the rights of all citizens as defined by our laws and constitution; and
(3) To open opportunities for full participation in community life to all including opportunities in housing, employment, public accommodations and education.
('71 Code, § 2-7-4) (Ord. 1535, passed 2-12-68)