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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 - Human Relations Commission - Work PlanFORT COLLINS HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 2019/2020 WORK PLAN MISSION As community leaders and advisors, the Human Relations Commission collaborates, educates, and advocates for equity and inclusion in the City of Fort Collins. VISION Embracing differences and giving value to every human being. PURPOSE The Fort Collins City Council established the Human Relations Commission (HRC) in 1964 to promote acceptance, equity, inclusion and respect for diversity through educational programs and to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council. LONG RANGE GOALS Cultivate relationships with the community and media that support the mission and vision Provide educational outreach that promotes equity and inclusion Advocate for an equitable and inclusive environment in city government and community The Fort Collins Human Relations Commission will continue a broad plan for enhancing productive human relations and supporting social sustainability issues that are pertinent to the City of Fort Collins and are consistent with the City Charter. The Commission will strive to be informed about diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice issues within Fort Collins and will recommend appropriate action to City Council. HRC goals and responsibilities are divided among four standing committees for procedural reasons but are not exclusive to any one committee. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL: • Determine meeting agendas for monthly and special HRC meetings • Maintain regular communication with the HRC’s City Council Liaison and City Council • Delegate issues for resolution to standing or special committees • Provide support to HRC standing committees as needed • Call special meetings as needed THE MEDIA/COMMUNITY RECOGNITION COMMITTEE SHALL: • Plan, coordinate and execute an annual HRC Awards event • Update and refine the HRC website content so that its message and branding are clear • Build HRC’s community and media relations by maintaining an updated contact list and building a far-reaching communications platform. • Act as a liaison to the HRC Community Advisors • Report monthly to the HRC THE EDUCATION OUTREACH COMMITTEE SHALL: • Create a better understanding of equity and inclusion through educational programs and events • Collaborate with new/existing community organizations, boards or commissions • Propose outreach collaboration opportunities as response to new or long standing community issues or topics • Recruit speakers and facilitators • Plan and deliver interactive public forums or discussion sessions • Report monthly to the HRC THE GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE SHALL: • Monitor City Council activity and attend meetings as needed • Work with the HRC, City Council and all citizens to develop Principles of Community that will serve as a guide for our community • Educate citizens and recommend actions that promote positive relationships within our City • Review proposed legislation, policy changes or other governmental actions at the Federal, State or Local level which may affect human rights in Fort Collins and recommend actions as appropriate • Research and recommend actions necessary to achieve equity and inclusion • Advocate for Persons of Color to join City Boards, Commissions and Government • Align HRC’s priority objectives with local and state priorities as appropriate • Report monthly to HRC