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ORDINANCE NO. 2-90
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS
IN THE CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the governing body of this city to
establish a Committee on Human Rights which shall seek to eliminate
discrimination in the City of Brookings, and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the governing body that the Commit-
tee on Human Rights shall study the extent of discrimination based on
race, color, creed, religion, sex, handicap, ancestry, or national
origin occurring within the City of Brookings, and that said Committee
shall inform the City Commission and the public of discrimination
issues and make appropriate recommendations to the City Commission
concerning possible solutions to discrimination problems present in
the City of Hrookings, and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the governing body that the Commit-
tee on Human Rights shall be empowered to hear and investigate com-
plaints alleging discrimination and to refer those complaints in which
it finds probable cause for discrimination to the appropriate govern-
mental agency.
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the governing body of the City
of Brookings, South Dakota:
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Committee on Human Riqhts
Section 2-70. Created.
There is hereby created in and for the city a Committee on Human
Rights.
Section 2-71 . Composition.
The Committee on Human Rights shall consist of nine (9) members
selected by the City Commission. The City Commission shall give due
regard to representation of minority groups on the Committee.
Section 2-72. Term of Office.
The members of the Committee on Human Rights shall serve without
compensation for a term of three (3) years.
Section 2-73 . Vacancies.
Should a vacancy occur in the Committee on Human Rights, the City
Commission shall appoint a member to fill such vacancy for the unex-
pired term of the vacancy. If a member is absent from three consecu-
tive regular meetings, the member' s seat shall be termed vacant and a
new member shall be appointed.
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Section 2-74. Officers.
The Committee on Human Rights shall designate from among its member-
ship a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and such other
officers and sub-committees as it may deem appropriate and necessary.
Section 2-75. MeetinQs.
The Committee on Human Rights shall meet at such times and places as
may be determined by said Committee.
Section 2-76. Powers Generallv.
(a) To study and determine the existence, character, causes, and
extent of discrimination in employment, housing accommodations,
property rights, education, public accommodations, and public
services in the City of Brookings.
(b) To advise and provide a forum for those who have been subjected
to unfair and discriminatory practices in the City of Brookings.
(c) To hear and investigate complaints alleging discrimination and
where probable cause for discrimination is found to exist by the
committee, to refer the complaint to the appropriate governmental
agency. The Committee shall develop rules of procedure subject
to approval of the City Commission.
(d) To advise the Mayor, City Commissioners, and the respective
departments of the city concerning matters consistent with the
purpose and powers of the Committee.
(e) To conduct educational programs and disseminate information in
furtherance of the policy of the Committee to eliminate
discrimination in the City of Brookings.
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED.
FIRST READING: February 20, 1990
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: February 27, 1990
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ED: March 5, 1990
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