Human Relations Commission
Duties
Conduct programs designed to bring groups together to close gaps resulting from past discriminatory practices; address current or ongoing intergroup tensions; mediate disagreements among groups, individuals, and organizations which result from discriminatory practices within the scope of this Division. Process complaints which cannot be resolved through mediation. Render a written report of its activities to the Mayor and Council. Prepare and disseminate educational and informational material relating to prejudice and discrimination and recommend ways and means of eliminating such prejudice and discrimination.
Appointment
Appointed by Mayor confirmed by Council. Whenever the Mayor does not appoint a member within 45 days after vacancy occurs, the Council shall make an appointment.
Term
Initial fifteen (15) Commissioners appointed, eight (8) shall serve a term of four (4) years and seven (7) shall serve a term of two (2) years. Thereafter, members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years, except that all vacancies occurring during a term shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Composition
Fifteen (15) members who shall serve without compensation. The Mayor shall appoint seven (7) members; the Mayor shall appoint the remaining eight (8) members, one each from a list of up to three (3) nominations submitted by each Councilmember. All members of the Commission shall be residents of the City of San Diego unless otherwise waived by the Council pursuant to Council Policy 000-13. All members shall have demonstrated an expertise in human relations work and a commitment to fostering better human relations in the City of San Diego.
Governed By
San Diego Municipal Code, Chapter II, Article 6, Division 9, Sections 26.0901, 26.0902, 26.0903, 26.0904, 26.0905, 26.0906, 26.0907, 26.0908, 26.0909, 26.0910 and 26.0911 Ordinance 0-17614 (New Series)-adopted March 18, 1991.
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