HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

 

The purpose of the Commission is to secure for all citizens equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services and education and full participation in the affairs of the community by assisting the State Department of Human Rights and implementing the Minnesota State Act Against Discrimination (M.S. 363) and by advising the Council on long-range programs to improve community relations in the City.

 

The HRC meets on the second Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Library meeting room.  There are nine members on this Commission.  Members serve three year terms.  Regular meeting dates are subject to change due to holidays, special circumstances, and/or elections.  If unsure about a meeting date or time, please contact the City Administrator’s office at 507-934-0663 or by e-mail at barbaral@saintpetermn.gov.

 

For information on the members of this commission, please contact the City Administrator’s Office.

 

City Council advisory board and commission members are recommended by the Mayor and appointed by the City Council.  Vacancies occur most frequently at the end of the year, however vacancies do occur throughout the year as well.  If you are interested in being considered for appointment to this or any other advisory board or commission, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at 934-0663 or barbaral@saintpetermn.gov for an application card.  Members must live within the corporate limits of the City of Saint Peter.