Human Relations Commission

OVERVIEW

The Human Relations Commission is responsible for securing for all citizens equal opportunity in employment, public accommodations, public services and housing and to continually strive to eliminate and prevent discrimination, including but not limited to segregation or separation, in these areas against individuals and groups for reasons, including, but not limited to, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, ethnicity, family structure, physical ability, religious affiliation, age, color, language, national origin, veteran status or ancestry and makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council.

Established by Municipal Code Section 120.500

MEETINGS

Meetings of the Human Relations Commission are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

MEMBERS

The Human Relations Commission is comprised of seven members who serve three-year terms appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Members must be residents of Blue Springs and shall not have been convicted of a felony. In addition to the seven members, the Human Relations Commission shall interview and recommend two students to serve a one-year term as non-voting members. All members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.

ANNUAL REPORTS

• 2015
• 2016
• 2017
• 2018
• 2019
• 2020