The City Council finds that prejudice and the practice of discrimination against any individual or group because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry menaces peace and public welfare, and instrumentality should be established through which the citizens of the city may be kept informed of developments in human relations, the officers and departments of the city may obtain expert advice and assistance in ameliorative practices to keep peace and good order, and private persons and groups may be officially encouraged to promote tolerance and good will toward all people.
(1980 Code, § 11.901)