[R.O. 1957, 2:21-1 through 4, as amended Oct. 5, 1970 and
A.C. 1969, 3.5]
(a)
There shall be established a Human Relations Commission, which shall
consist of nine (9) citizens of the City appointed by the Mayor, with
the advice and consent of the Council, for a term of three (3) years
each, except that of those first appointed, three (3) shall be appointed
for a term of one (1) year, three (3) for two (2) years, and three
(3) for three (3) years.
(b)
The Human Relations Commission shall:
(1)
Advise and consult with the Council, Mayor, City Administrator,
Deputy Administrator, and Department Directors concerning proposed
and existing municipal ordinances or resolutions, administrative directives
and departmental or divisional policies and when requested by appointing
authority render advice as to the appointments to Boards, Commissions
and public bodies and for appointments of administrative employees;
(2)
Exercise such powers as are allocated to a Human Relations Commission
under N.J.S.A. 10:5-10, and in such capacity shall attempt to foster
through community effort or otherwise, good will, cooperation and
conciliation among the groups and elements of the inhabitants of the
City as well as to make recommendations to the Council for the development
of policies and procedures in general and for programs of formal and
informal education that will aid in eliminating all types of discrimination
based upon race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital
status or sex; and,
(3)
When requested by the Mayor, City Administrator, or Deputy Administrator,
may hear and render advisory opinions on any complaint brought before
the Office of Information and Complaints and may request of the Mayor,
City Administrator or Deputy City Administrator permission to review
any such complaint.[1]
[R.O. 1957, 2:21 -1 through 4, as amended Oct. 5, 1970 and
A.C. 1969, 3.5]
(a)
The Human Relations Commission shall organize annually, and elect
a chairman and vice-chairman, who shall each serve for a period of
one (1) year and until their successors shall be elected and qualify.
(b)
In the absence of the chairman, the vice-chairman shall preside.
The Human Relations Commission shall, with the approval of the Mayor,
adopt by-laws governing the conduct of its affairs, and shall render
an annual report to the Council, the Mayor, City Administrator, Deputy
Administrator, and Department Directors.
(c)
The Human Relations Commission shall, for budgetary purposes, be
assigned within the office of Information and Complaints.
(d)
The Human Relations Commission shall meet regularly, and no less
than ten (10) times per year.
