Skip to main content
Loading…
This section is included in your selections.

In cooperation with other relevant boards and commissions and the Chief’s Community Advisory Board, the Human Relations Commission shall perform the following duties and functions:

A. Foster mutual understanding, respect and good will among all groups identified in CVMC 2.36.020(A);

B. The first duty of the Commission shall be to assist the City, by completing all required steps, to become a Certified Welcoming City;

C. Enlist the cooperation of the various groups, fraternal and benevolent associations and other groups in Chula Vista in programs and campaigns devoted to eliminating group prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination;

D. Study the problems in the event of civil unrest and examine the causes;

E. Study, review, analyze, and report to the Mayor, City Council and the City Manager the studies of state and federal agencies, and legislative enactments of state and federal governments, including but not limited to the several civil rights acts of the United States government and the state;

F. Work together with City, state and federal agencies in developing programs and events showing the contributions of the various groups to the culture and traditions of the City, state and nation;

G. Promote the establishment of local community organizations in building and strengthening relationships with community groups and nonprofits;

H. Work with relevant boards and commissions, including the Chief’s Community Advisory Board, as needed to explore ways to improve municipal services and community relations within the scope of the Commission’s purpose as stated in CVMC 2.36.020(A);

I. Advise the City Council and the City Manager of policies and programs of a formal and informal nature that will aid in eliminating all types of discrimination based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, place of birth, citizenship/immigration status, marital status, or military service, and secure the furnishing of equal services to all residents and maintain the quality of opportunity for employment and advancement in the City government.

The Commission shall be advisory in its function, and shall have no police or enforcement powers. It shall issue no reports or recommendations except through the City Council and the City Manager. (Ord. 3405 § 1, 2017; Ord. 3211 § 10, 2011; Ord. 2543 § 2, 1993; Ord. 1909 § 2, 1980; Ord. 1857 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1120 § 1; prior code § 1.4.3).