When used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
COMMISSION: The West Des Moines Human Rights Commission created by this chapter.
COMMISSIONER: A member of the commission.
COMMUNITY DIVERSITY APPRECIATION TEAM: A community-wide coalition organized for the purpose of developing and implementing a community plan to appreciate diversity and to discourage or eliminate discriminatory practices.
DISABILITY: The physical or mental condition of a person which constitutes a substantial handicap, and the condition of a person with a positive human immunodeficiency virus test result, a diagnosis of acquired immune deficiency syndrome, a diagnosis of acquired immune deficiency syndrome-related complex, or any other condition related to acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
EMPLOYEE: Any person employed by an employer.
EMPLOYER: The State of Iowa or any political subdivision, board, commission, department, institution, or school district thereof, and every other person employing employees within the State.
PERSON: One or more individuals, partnerships, associations, corporations, legal representatives, trustees, receivers, and the State of Iowa and all political subdivisions and agencies thereof.
STUDY CIRCLE: A small group of community members which meets regularly with a trained facilitator to address critical public issues in an open, participatory deliberation of personal experiences and perspectives.
YOUTH EX OFFICIO MEMBER: A non-voting member of the commission that resides in West Des Moines and is a current student enrolled in 9th through 12th grade. (Ord. 1344, 12-14-1998; amd. Ord. 2573, 7-17-2023)