Fayette Commission Created: Membership: Qualifications: Terms: Vacancies ordinance (§ 220.030)

There is hereby established a Commission on Human Rights. The Commission shall consist of ___ members who shall be appointed by a majority of the members of the Board of Aldermen from among the residents of the City and who shall serve as such without compensation. The Board of Aldermen shall endeavor to include individuals on the Commission from various protected categories that have historically been discriminated against. Of the ___ members first appointed, ___ shall be appointed for one (1) year, ___ shall be appointed for two (2) years and ___ shall be appointed for three (3) years. Thereafter, appointment shall be for terms of three (3) years. In the event of the death, resignation or removal of any member, his/her successor shall be appointed to serve for the unexpired period of the term for which such member had been appointed.