Ord 2113 - Human Right Comm
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COUNCIL BILL NO. 1503
ORDINANCE NO. 2113
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, REPEALING
ORDINANCE 1865, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND SETTING AN EXPIRATION
DATE.
Section 1. Human Riahts Commission Created. The Woodburn Human Rights
Commission shall consist of nine residents of the City appointed by the Mayor and
confirmed by the City Council. The Commission shall be constituted as follows:
(A) One member from each of the six City Council wards.
(B) Three remaining members selected at large.
(C) All members shall show a demonstrated interest in or knowledge of the
human rights concerns of the Woodburn community and shall be chosen to be
representative of the residents of the City of Woodburn in regard to race, gender, age,
religion and national origin. To the extent that it is possible, the composition of the
Commission shall mirror the demographics of the Woodburn community.
The Commission shall have powers and duties as set forth in this ordinance.
The term of office shall be three years, or until their successors are appointed and
qualified, except that their terms shall be staggered so that the term of office of not
more than three members will expire in the same year. Any vacancy in the
Commission shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor, after confirmation by the
City Council, for the unexpired portion of the term. Members of the Commission shall
receive no compensation for their services.
Section 2. Mission and Puroose. The Woodburn Human Rights Commission's
mission is to foster mutual understanding and respect, and to protect the human
rights of all persons in the City of Woodburn regardless of their race, gender, age,
religion, or national origin.
Section 3. General Powers and Duties of the Commission. The Commission
shall have no executive or administrative powers or authority except as herein
provided, and this ordinance shall not be construed as depriving any elected or
appointed official of any power they may have under the laws of the state or the
Woodburn City Charter. The Commission shall be advisory in nature and shall have
powers, duties, and functions as follows:
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(A) Develop and implement policies and positions of the Commission consistent
with its mission and purpose;
(Bl Establish and maintain dialogue with the broad range of community and
cultural groups operating in the City;
(C) Determine the issues, problems, and needs facing Woodburn residents in
the areas of human rights and diversity;
(D) Based upon a foundation of public dialogue, establish annual goals for the
Commission;
(E). Recommend to the City Council policies and actions which would further
the goals of human rights and diversity in the community.
(F) Issue and present to the City Council and the citizens of Woodburn an
Annual Report of the activities and accomplishments of the Commission.
Section 4. Meetinos of the Commission.
(Al The Commission shall meet at least quarterly. Special meetings may be
held as necessary. Five (5) members shall constitute a quorum; a simple majority of
those members present shall constitute a voting majority for purposes of conducting
business at any meetings of the Commission.
(B) The Commission shall conduct business according to Roberts Rules of
Order and any bylaws it develops, and shall provide notice, conduct meetings and
maintain records in compliance with the Oregon public meetings and public records
law.
Section 5. ReDeal of Prior Ordinance. Ordinance 1865 is hereby repealed.
Section 6. Emeroencv Clause. This ordinance being necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, and emergency is
declared to exist and this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by the
Council and approval by the Mayor.
Section 7. EXDiration. This ordinance shall expire and is repealed on December
31, 1996. This matter shall be brought to the attention of the City Council 90 days
prior to the expiration of the ordinance.
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Len elley, Mayor
Passed by the Council
December 13. 1993
Submitted to the Mayor
December 14. 1993
December 16. 1993
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
ATTEST: /!laA44~~
Mary"l'ennant, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
December 16, 1993
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