EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION
TL;DR
The Equal Rights Commission met to discuss potential amendments to Chapter 109 regarding complaint processes and to hear updates from the Office of Equity and Inclusion. The meeting covered governance, human rights, and potential improvements to the city's equity procedures.
Key Decisions
- Chapter 109 Amendment Review Under Discussion
- Human Rights Day Planning Preliminary Planning Initiated
- Office of Equity and Inclusion Communication Report Received
Agenda
- This is a hybrid meeting. Those wishing to attend virtually may do so at the following URL: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 212 901 525 615 Passcode: AgZCAM
- Untitled item
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Approval of Previous Minutes from 4.24.24, 5.22.24 and 7.02.2024
- Chapter 109 Amendment & Complaint Process
- Governance Committee Communication
- Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) Communication
- Human Rights Day
- Announcements
- Adjournment
- Untitled item
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