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BYLAWS
MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Pursuant to Ordinance #239 adopted by the City Council, City of Maplewood, on
April 18, 1968, relating to and providing for the establishment, appointment,
organization and responsibilities of a Human Relations Commission, the said
Commission hereby adopts the following bylaws and rules for the conduct of its
affairs:
ARTICLE I - NAME
MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
ARTICLE II - POLICY
It shall be the policy of the Maplewood Human Relations Commission to
fulfill its charge as a partner with the State Department of Human Rights,
in securing for all citizens equal opportunity in housing, employment,
public accommodations, public services, and education; and to work
consistently to improve the human relations climate of the community.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Section I: Makeup
The Commission shall consist of up to seven (7) members,
appointed by the City Council, upon recommendation of the
Commission.
Section II: Tenure
A. All terms shall be for a three-year period.
B. Unexpired terms shall be filled as provided for in
Section I; however, such appointments shall be for
the remainder of the unexpired term. Such appointee
is eligible for appointment to another full term(s).
Section III: Expiration of Term
A. Terms shall expire on December 31st of the year of
termination.
B. Members whose terms have expired may remain in office
until a qualified applicant is appointed.
Section IV: Attendance
Members must attend at least 70% of the business meetings
in a year in order to remain a member in good standing. The
Commission may waive this section under extenuating circumstances.
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ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS
Section I: Makeup
The Executive Board shall consist of a Chairperson, a Vice -
Chairperson and a Secretary.
Section II: Terms
A. Officers shall be elected at the first business meeting
in January.
B. Officers shall serve for one year, ending December 31.
Section III: Duties
Chairperson: Shall preside at all meetings.
Shall appoint committee chairpersons.
Vice -Chair: Shall preside in the absence of the Chair.
Shall perform duties delegated by the Chair.
Secretary: Shall handle all correspondence.
Shall keep meeting minutes.
ARTICLE V - COMMITTEES
Section I: Appointments
The Commission Chairperson may recruit members for committees
from the community at large.
Section II: Duties
A. Committees shall establish and implement programs in their
area of concern, after clearing these programs with the
Commission.
B. The Committee head will report to the Commission on a regular
basis.
C. Committees will make recommendations directly to the Commission.
ARTICLE VI - COMMISSION MEETINGS
Section I: Business Meetings
Business meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month.
Section II: Special Meetings
Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson or the Vice -Chair
or, under unusual circumstances, by the Staff Liaison.
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ARTICLE VII - QUORUM
A quorum shall consist of a majority of the incumbent members.
ARTICLE VIII - DUTIES
A. It shall be the duty of the Commission to implement the policies set
forth in Article II. Such implementation may consist of reports and/or
recommendations to the City Manager and/or the City Council.
B. The Commission is directed to engage in such public relations and
educational programs as it may deem necessary to the accomplishment
of established policy.
ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS
These bylaws may be amended at any business meeting, by a two-thirds vote
of members present - a quorum being present - provided that notice has been
given to all members at the meeting immediately preceding the meeting at
which the bylaws are to be voted upon.
Amended April, 1978
Amended April, 1981
Amended December, 1988