[Adopted by Ord. No. 413 (§ 2-17 of the 1987 Code)]
A.
The Local Commission shall consist of 21 residents
of the Borough, all of whom shall serve without compensation. Each
member shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of three years,
commencing on April 17 of each year, and until his or her successor
is appointed and qualified.
[Amended 9-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-2011]
B.
The terms of the members first appointed shall be
so determined that to the greatest practical extent the expiration
of such terms shall be distributed evenly over the first three years
after their appointment, provided that the initial term of no member
shall exceed three years. Thereafter, the terms of each member shall
be for three years. Nothing in this subsection shall, however, be
construed to affect the term of any present member of the Human Relations
Commission, all of whom shall continue in office until the completion
of the term for which they were appointed. The Mayor shall annually
appoint, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council, a Chairperson
whose term shall commence April 17.
[Amended 9-21-2010 by Ord. No. 10-1792]
C.
A vacancy occurring otherwise by expiration of term
shall be filled for the unexpired term only.
D.
There shall also be two alternate members of the Human
Relations Commission appointed by the Mayor of the Borough. The alternate
members shall be designated at the time of the appointment by the
Mayor as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2." The terms of the
alternate members shall be for three years from the date of appointment,
except that the terms of the alternate members shall be such that
the term of not more than one alternate member shall expire in any
one year; provided, however, that in no instance shall be terms of
the alternate members first appointed exceed two years.
[Amended 9-21-2010 by Ord. No. 10-1792]
E.
The alternate members may participate in discussions
of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification
of a regular member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular
member may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event that
a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate
No. 1 shall vote.
F.
In addition to the full-term members there shall be
two student members who shall be appointed in the same manner for
terms of one year. Student members shall have completed their sophomore
year in high school at the time of their appointment and may not be
appointed or reappointed after graduation from high school.
[Amended by Ord. No. 660; Ord. No. 1278; Ord. No. 1312; Ord. No. 1425; Ord. No. 1560]
G.
In
addition to the full-term members, there shall be a Board of Education
Liaison, appointed by the Mayor of the Borough of Highland Park. The
Liaison shall be appointed for a one-year term. The Liaison may participate
in discussions of the proceedings, but may not vote.
[Added 5-19-2015 by Ord.
No. 15-1886]
H.
In
addition to the full-term members, there shall be a Police Department
Liaison, appointed by the Mayor of the Borough of Highland Park. The
Liaison shall be appointed for a one-year term. The Liaison may participate
in discussions of the proceedings and may vote.
[Added 8-11-2015 by Ord.
No. 15-1891]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Section 2-17.1, Established, as amended
by Ord. Nos. 660 and 1278, which immediately preceded this section,
was deleted 9-21-2010 by Ord. No. 10-1792.
[Amended by Ord. No. 715; Ord. No. 1191; 4-17-2007 by Ord.
No. 07-1717]
The Commission shall attempt to foster, through
community effort or otherwise, goodwill, cooperation and conciliation
among the groups and elements of the inhabitants of the Borough and
is empowered to make recommendations to the Borough Council for the
development of policies and procedures in general and for programs
of formal or informal education, with an emphasis on humanity and
cultural diversity, that will aid in eliminating all types of discrimination
based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital
status, gender, sexual orientation/preference, or physical or mental
handicaps of any individual or because of the liability for service
in the Armed Forces of the United States. The local commission shall
have such further powers and duties as may be provided by the said
Law Against Discrimination of the State of New Jersey and by amendments
thereto.
[Added 9-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-2011]
Appointments shall be made by the Commission to the following
standing Committees:
A.
Committee on immigrant and refugee affairs. This standing Committee
shall consist of five members of the Commission. This committee shall
recommend to the Commission and the Commission to the Borough Council
policies related to the Borough's immigrant community, including the
Borough's underserved and marginalized immigrant populations. This
Committee shall also monitor the policies stated in the Borough's
Inclusive Community Resolution and in any related actions, executive
orders and directives thereof.
B.
Anti-semitism committee. This standing Committee shall consist of
five members. The Committee shall have the following responsibilities:
