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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 6276-1971 - Amending Chapter 2 Of Code Of Ordinances - 12/22/1971ORDINANCE NO. 6276 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDI- NANCES OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE IX PROVIDING FOR A HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR MEMBERS AND TERM OF OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF SUCH COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR EX- ECUTIVE SE_:CRETARY AND STAFF TO ASSIST SUCH COMMISSION; PROVID- ING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock is one of the fastest growing cities in our nation with a mixture of varied populations different in race, national: origin nd religious faith; and, WHEREAS, recognizing that progress has been made in the last sev- eral ye .rs in achieving better human .relations, and further recognizing that future rogress is desirable as well as the duty and responsibility of the cit- izens o the City of Lubbock; and, 'WHEREAS, many cities and states have established Human Relations Commi sions which have been very helpful in achieving better understanding betwee all groups and peoples; and, WHEREAS, the City Council's interim committee appointed by the City Counci has in response to its appointment made an extensive study of the variou Human Relations Commissions established in many cities and States; and, } WHEREAS, the City Council has received such study and recommen- dation end has determined that a Human Relations Commission should be established; NOW THEREFORE-, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE "CITY OF LUBBOCK: SECTION 1. THAT Chapter 2 of the Code ofOrdinances of the City of Lubbock, Texas, BE and is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Ar- ticle IX, which shall hereafter read as follows. ARTICLE IX. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. Sec. 2-82. Created Composition; Terms of Members. There is hereby created and established a Human Relations Commission for the City of Lubbock. The number of mem- bers constituting the commission shall be as determined from time to time by the City Council when it is deemed necessary in order to maintain constituents which will car- ry out the functions and goals of the commission. " The mem- be.rs of the Commission shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold their office for a term of three years or to fill the remainder of an unexpired term, except, however, the members appointed at the creation of this Commission shall be appointed as follows: 1/3 for l year terms; 1/3 for 2 year terms and 1/3 for 3 year terms. A member who has served 3 years on the Commission shall not be appointed to another term until an absence of one year from the Commission at which time he or she may be considered for appointment. The composition of the commission, as nearly as it is rea= sonabl' possible, shall be: (a) .representatives of all of the ethnic, .racial and age groups which comprise the population of the City of Lubbock with both sexes represented; (b) per- sons following the avocation of minister,- psychologist, soci- ologist, personnel manager, vocational education,ninstructor, educational counselor, prosecuting attorney, defense attorney and the training officer of the Lubbock Police Department should be considered as making substantial contributions to the constituency of this commission. r Sec. 2-83. Organization; Sub -Committees; Citizen Assistance. ;The Commission shall adopt and submit such rules of pro cedure and guidlelines as it deems necessary to perform the Auties imposed upon it and set the time and frequency of its meetings to be approved by the City Council. The City Council :shall appoint the initial Chairman, Vice -Chairman and Sec- retary to serve a term of one year and thereafter the Commis- sion members shall elect such officers from among their mem- bers to serve one year terms subject to re -appointment if the members so elect. The Commission may establish such sub- committees as it deems necessary and may enlist the aid and support of the citizens of the City of Lubbock and may establish advisory committees for such purposes and for such duration as it may determine. All members of the Commission shall take the oath required of public officials in the City of Lubbock and the State of Texas. y Sec. 2-84. Functions and Goals of the Commission. The functions and goals of the Commission should be to en- courage mutual respect and understanding among all groups and to discourage all manner and manifestation of discrim- inatory practices and within both the public and the private :sector should be as follows: 1, To help make it possible for each citizen, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, _ national origin or ancestry to develop his or her talents and abilities without limitation. 2. To aid in permitting the citizenship of Lubbock to benefit from the fullest realization of its human re- sources. o scourage an see to prevent discriminatory t practi'ces against any individual because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, " and cultural background. 4. To attempt to act as conciliator in controversies involving human relations. t i. To cooperate with the federal, state, county and city agencies in dveloping harmonious relations. _2 6. To cooperate in the development of education pre - grams dedicated to the improvement of human re- lations, with, and to enlist the support of, civic leaders; civic, religious, veterans, labor, indus- trial, commercial and eleemosynary groups; and private agencies engaged in the inculcation of ideals of tolerance, mutual respect and understanding. 7. To make studies, and to have studies made, in the field of human relations, and to prepare and �ssem- inate reports of such nature to the public. a' 8. To submit an annual report to the Mayor and City Council and other reports as may be requested by the Mayor and City Council and to make such recom- mendations as the Commission may desire from time to time which will aid it in carrying out the functions and goals of such Commission. 19 To accept grants and donations on behalf of the City from foundations and others for the purpose of car- rying out the above listed functions and goals subject to the approval of the Mayor and Councilmen, but in no event should such Commission be authorized to incur any indebtedness against the City of Lubbock. 10. Set up an information service involving all media in order to gain public support and orderly reform of any local practices which may be deteimental to the welfare of the people of the City of Lubbock. Sec. 2-85. Executbve Secretary; Staff; Operation. The City Manager may employ, or disignate a present em- loyee as the Executive Secretary of the Human Relations ommission and also such staff employees as may be nec- ssary to assibt the Commission in carrying out its functions a.nd duties. The Secretary and staff members shall be qualified o perform their assigned duties and at least one staff member hall speak both Spanish and English. I PECTION 2. THAT should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause phrase pr word of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby. SECTION 3. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized to cause publication of the descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative me- t hod of publication provided by law. AND IT IS SO ORDE Passedby the Council on first rea Passed by Council on second read ATTEST 1 Znd day of December , 1971. 9thday of March 1972. GRANBE RY, MAYOIJ hpm "to brA "�' O. Sentef,/Jr., city A