The Human Relations Commission was created in 1964 to implement and effectuate the policies, regulations and directives of the City Council as follows:

1. In the promotion of the American ideal of equality and justice.
2. In furthering understanding between people.
3. In encouraging and facilitating wise adjustment to social problems and opportunities.
4. In studying the nature and causes of prejudices and making recommendations for improvements.
5. In providing for meditation through conferences and conciliation.

Rules of Procedure
The Open Meeting Act requires the members of the Housing Commission to discuss public business in an open, public forum. This law requires that, whenever a gathering of three or more Commissioners occurs during which public business is discussed, such meetings be advertised (through a posted agenda) and be open to the public.

Membership
The Human Relations Commission consists of seven (7) members, all of whom are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.

Current Membership List
Karen S. Bishop , Chair	Term expires 2012
Barbara T. Balbirer, Vice Chair	Term expires 2012
Gerry Keen	Term expires 2012
Mary Ann Pedersen	Term expires 2012
P. Bryn Benson	Term expires 2011*
Charlotte Landsman	Term expires 2011*
Manuel Hernandez Andres	Term expires 2012*
Karen Lieberman	Senior Housing Liaison
Julia Greenberger	Student Liaison
Cynthia Plouche	Moraine Township Representative
Terri Olian	City Council Liaison
Gina Gooden	Staff Liaison

*May be re-appointed to an additional four-year term