To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk of the Board
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Report on the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive and file the report; and
2. Take appropriate action as directed by the Board.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
At the January 7, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board directed the Clerk of the Board's office to review the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission and bring back recommendations about its membership, the commission's focus and provide any other information to help the Board determine if the commission needed to be disbanded or changed to meet the Board's needs and expectations.
Humboldt County Human Rights Commission Background
The Humboldt County Human Rights Committee was formed by Ordinance 530 titled "Ordinance Establishing the Humboldt County Commission on Human Rights" on Oct. 13, 1965 (Attachment 1). This included establishing membership at 11 total members with two being appointed by each district Supervisor and one member being at-large appointments for a three-year term. The purpose of this committee was "to aid in the eradication of discrimination in Humboldt County, with particular reference to housing, employment, education and public accommodation." In addition, it established a monthly meeting schedule and a removal of members with a failure to attend clause.
On Aug. 2, 1966, Ordinance No. 572 titled "Ordinance Amending Ordinance 530 so as to Change the Provision Regarding the Quorum for Meeting of the Humboldt County Commission on Human Rights" was approved (Attachment 2). This ordinance established that quorum shall consist of five members of the commission.
On March 18, 1969, Ordinance ...
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