Fulton Established; purpose; appointment; qualifications ordinance (§ 66-31)

(a) There is established a human rights and community relations commission, the purpose of which shall be to:

(1) Foster mutual understanding and respect among all racial, religious and ethnic groups in the city;

(2) Discourage and prevent discriminatory practices against any such group or its members;

(3) Promote the general welfare of the senior citizens of this city;

(4) Cooperate with federal, state and municipal agencies and nongovernmental organizations having like or kindred functions; and

(5) Make such investigations and studies in any field of human relationship as in the judgment of the city council will aid in effectuating its general purposes.

(b)

The commission shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the council and shall consist of six members selected from the citizens of the city. Each member shall have been a resident of the city for not less than one year next prior to his appointment.