Fulton Duties and responsibilities ordinance (§ 66-35)

The duties and responsibilities of the human rights and community relations commission shall be to:

(1)

Seek to eliminate and prevent discrimination as provided in this chapter and by law. The commission is given general jurisdiction and power as provided in section 66-6 for such purposes.

(2) Implement the purposes of this chapter first by conference, conciliation and persuasion so that persons may be guaranteed their civil rights and goodwill be fostered.

(3) Enter into a memorandum of understanding with the state commission of human rights and such other governmental agencies as may have jurisdiction in investigating discriminatory action.

(4) Receive, investigate and conciliate complaints forwarded to it by the equal opportunity officer regarding any discriminatory activity as provided in this chapter or by law, pursuant to the memorandum of understanding established in subsection (3) of this section.

(5) Foster, through community effort or otherwise, goodwill, cooperation and conciliation among the groups and inhabitants of this community.

(6) Formulate and carry out such educational programs, as may be directed by the city council, that will aid in eliminating and preventing all types of prejudice and discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or handicap; formulate and carry out a program designed to promote the general welfare of the senior citizens of this city and to investigate the problems connected with old age.

(7) Issue as may be directed by the city council such publications and such reports of investigations and research as may tend to minimize or eliminate discrimination and promote goodwill.

(8) Enlist the cooperation of the community groups in educational campaigns and programs devoted to teaching the need for eliminating discrimination and to promote the general welfare of the senior citizens of this community.

(9) Annually make a full report of all activities and progress to the city council, which report shall become public record.