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Action on appointments to the Human Rights Commission.
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Summary:
Mayor Niemeyer has submitted the following appointments for City Council advice and consent:
Human Rights Commission
Number of positions: 3 (2 - regular members, 1 - college student representative)
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Not Required
Purpose: The mission of the Brookings Human Rights Commission (BHRC) is to improve human relations in the Brookings area by fighting discrimination through education and a complaint resolution procedure. The Commission seeks to protect the rights of and prevent and eliminate bias and discrimination against individuals or groups because of their sex, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, disability, familial status, national origin, age, marital status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political affiliation, with respect to employment, labor union membership, housing accommodations, property rights, education, public accommodations or public services. The Commission promotes educational activities to make Brookings an inclusive and welcoming community.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Appoint Denia Warne (term expires 1/1/2026)
2. Appoint Rhiannon Nedlund (term expires 1/1/2026)
3. Appoint Ari Limoges (term expires 5/1/2025)
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.