HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 10142-1999 - Amending Chapter 2 Code Of Ordinances Combingin Human Relations Commission - 02/11/1999First Reading
Item Ro. 33
February 11, 1999
Second Reading
Item Ro. 43
February 25, 1999
ORDINANCE NO. _....10.._.1=42...__ __
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF TilE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, WITH REGARD TO COMBINING TilE HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION AND THE COMMITTEE FOR WOMEN INTO A SINGLE
COMMITTEE TO BE CALLED THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION;
ESTABLISHING THE MEMBERSHIP, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE
COMMISSION; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that the best interests of the citizens of
the City of Lubbock would be served by amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Lubbock to combine the Human Relations Commission and the Committee for Women
into a single commission to be called the Community Relations Commission; NOW
THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY TilE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT Article 12 of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances ofthe City of
Lubbock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE XII. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
Sec. 2-308. Community Relations Commission.
There is hereby created a Community Relations Commission charged with
fostering public discourse and promoting respect and opportunity within the community
for all residents regardless ofmce, color, ethnicity, gender, age, disability or religion.
Sec. 2-309. Commission composition; term of members.
(a) The Community Relations Commission shall consist of seventeen (17)
members. Memberships shall be assigned in proportion to the City of Lubbock's sexual,
racial and ethnic composition. The Commission also shall include not fewer than two {2)
two persons with disabilities (or persons who work in areas serving the disability
community) and at least two (2) persons who are members of Lubbock's retirement
community.
(b) Terms shall be two years, with eight (8) of the initial appointees receiving
initial one-year terms as determined by the City Council.
(c) The Community Relations Commission shall elect a person to chair the
committee annually by vote of the membership. The person serving as Chair may appoint
subcommittees as needed.
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Sec. 2-310. Community Relations Commission strategies and goals.
(a) At the beginning of each calendar year, annual goals will for the Commission
will be established by the membership of the Commission and approved by the City
Council.
(b) The Commission shall promote the appreciation of diversity, as well as
provide opportunities to encourage inclusiveness in matters relating to race, ethnicity,
gender, age and disability.
(c) The Commission shall assist the City Council in communicating with residents
on topics that affect the health, welfare and civic character of the Lubbock community.
The Commission shall conduct its work by education, dialogue, advocacy and
recognition. The City Council shall provide the Commission with direction, vision and
overall mission.
(d) The Commission shall focus on issues and topics related to gender, race,
disability access, age and other specific areas or goals as assigned or approved by the City
Council.
(e) The Commission shall present the Humanitarian Awards and the Extra Mile
Awards to deserving individuals from the community on an annual basis on behalf of the
City of Lubbock. The Commission also shall continue to publish the Scholarship
Booklet.
(f) The Commission shall dedicate fifty percent (50%) ofits budget to topics
affecting women.
Sec. 2-311. Staff liaison, operation.
The City Manager may appoint a member of his administrative staff as the staff
liaison to the Commission. The staff liaison may provide such administrative assistance
and supplies as may be necessary to assist the Commission in carrying out its strategies
and goals.
SECTION 2. THAT Article XXII of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Lubbock, Texas, is hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. THAT should any paragraph, section, sentence, phrase, clause or word of
this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of this
Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 4. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause
publication of the descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative method of publication
provided by law.
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AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council on first reading this 11th day of Februarv 1999.
Passed by the City Council on second reading this 25th day of · February 1999.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Bob Cass, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
nald G. Vandiver, First Assistant
City Attorney
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January 26, 1999
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF LUBBOC
SECOND IUIAOING ORI)Jlt~NCE 'f
ORDINANCE NO. 10\4$
AN'OROINANCE AMENOING
CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF
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