HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-25-2024 HRC Agenda 0-c1c HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Cultivating Community Through Social Justice
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
6:00 pm — 7:30 pm (In Person)
Bonnie B. Davis Center, 1020 US 70 W,
Hillsborough, NC
I. Call to Order/Quorum — Lynn McGee, Chair (6:00-6:02)
II. Minutes Approval — May 28, 2024 (6:02-6:04)
III. County Updates -OCOEI Staff (6:04-6:10) Courtney McLaughlin, Interim Director, OEI
A. Update on newly appointed County Manager
B. Share Point Site Update
C. Juneteenth Event Overview
D. Vacancies: BOCC date to approve
IV. Executive Committee Report- Lynn McGee (6:10-6:20)
A. OCCRC Upcoming Event: 601" Anniversary Signing of Civil Rights Act, July 2, Chapel Hill
Library, 8:45-3:35pm (see Attachment)
B. Vacancies: One HRC vacancy and 4 applicants replied to request to attend HRC mtg
C. Communications-(Nathalie & Jemm)
D. Retreat: Discuss timing and content
V. Sub-Committee Reports (6:20-6:40)
A. Policies and Procedures: Co-Chairs Josh &Anjail
B. Outreach & Engagement: Co-Chairs Brooke & Rhian
C. Community Events: Co-Chairs Michael & Tonya
1. Possible Middle East Unrest Community Conversation?
VI. Commissioner Applicants: Meet and Greet/ Q&A (6:40-7:10)
VII. Other Business/Announcement (6:40-6:45pm)
VII. Adjourn
NEXT MEETING: Tues, Aug 27, 2024, Teams Virtual (No July Meeting Scheduled)
Attachment 1
Excerpt from the Human Relations Commission Policies and Procedures Document
(Approved 11/8/2012, Amended 12/5/2022)
C. Charge
1. The charge of the Human Relations Commission is as follows:
a. study and make recommendations concerning problems in the field of human relationships;
b. anticipate and discover practices and customs most likely to create animosity and unrest and to
seek solutions to problems as they arise;
c. make recommendations designed to promote goodwill and harmony among groups in the County
irrespective of their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, affectional preference,
disability, age, marital status or status with regard to public assistance;
d. monitor complaints involving discrimination;
e. address and attempt to remedy the violence, tensions, polarization, and other harm created
through the practices of discrimination, bias, hatred, and civil inequality; and
f. promote harmonious relations within the county through hearings and due process of law.
SECTION II: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES A.
Goals
1. The Human Relations Commission shall seek to prevent and eliminate bias and discrimination because
of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, affectional preference, disability, age, marital
status, or status with regard to public assistance.
2. Advise the Orange County Board of Commissioners with respect to matters relating to human
relations and/or social justice issues.
3. Cooperate with and seek to advise and coordinate the activities of persons or groups interested in
human relations and/or social justice issues.
4. Conduct inquiries and hear appeals as may reasonably appear necessary to find the facts with respect
to allegations of discrimination.
B. Objectives
1. The Human Relations Commission shall by means of education, persuasion, conciliation and
enforcement and utilize all of the powers at its disposal to achieve its goals.
2. Keep abreast of national, state, and local human rights and social justice issues and advise, make
recommendations and/or provide information to the Board of County Commissioners regarding human
relations and/or social justice issues.
3. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships/partnerships within the various communities (faith,
business, residents, government, for-profit and non-profit sectors, etc.). 4. Received allegations of
discriminatory housing and public accommodation practices
5. Host public meetings/events regarding human rights and/or social justice issues.
[Source: Orange County Human Relation Commission Policies and Procedures.]
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