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19 <br /> <br />• In addition to the core functions the department previously provided, the director <br />of the department would be designated as the Civil Rights Compliance Officer for <br />the County. <br />• The Civil Rights Compliance Officer would coordinate the County's efforts to <br />comply with its civil rights obligations under federal and state law. <br />• Annette Moore, who has considerable experience in this area, will assume leadership of <br />the new department and continue as a Staff Attorney on a part-time basis. <br />• In addition, the Department staffing model will be maintained with a civil rights specialist, <br />an intake specialist and a Limited English Proficiency Specialist/ Outreach Coordinator. <br /> <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT <br />• There is currently a budget from the general fund in addition to FHAP funds assigned to <br />the Human Rights Division. <br />• The department director's salary and benefits would be evenly divided between the <br />County Attorney's Office and the Department of Human Rights and Relations. <br />• There is an increased cost of approximately $46,000 to maintain capacity in the County <br />Attorney’s office and compensation for additional responsibilities. <br />• A budget amendment with the changes will be presented for your consideration at the <br />December 12th meeting for Board consideration. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />1) Approve the new organizational structure creating the Department of Human Rights and <br />Relations as a separate independent department; <br />2) Change the name of the Department of Housing Human Rights and Community <br />Development to the Department of Housing and Community Development; <br />3) Authorize the Director of Human Rights and Relations to enforce the Civil Rights <br />Ordinance; <br />4) Amend the Bylaws of the Human Relations Commission to reflect the changes created <br />by the reorganization as provided in Attachment 2; and <br />5) Make these changes effective December 5, 2017. <br /> <br />Chair Dorosin asked if the core functions of HRR will be the enforcement of the Civil <br />Rights Ordinance, which currently only covers the Fair Housing Act. <br />Annette Moore said the Civil Rights Ordinance covers civil rights, employment, and <br />public accommodations. She said the County can no longer do employment, and the public <br />accommodations are shaky, and generally only the fair housing portion is enforceable. <br />Chair Dorosin asked John Roberts if the ordinance still says employment, and if it does <br />should the BOCC consider its removal. <br />John Roberts said yes, the ordinance does still say employment, and if the Board of <br />County Commissioners wants to remove this wording, it can do so. <br />Chair Dorosin referred to the financial impact, and asked if the reason for the increase in <br />the salary could be identified. <br />Bonnie Hammersley said that is a reclassification of a current attorney to a staff <br />attorney, which is an upgrade of the position. <br />Chair Dorosin asked if this is in addition to Ms. Moore, who will still be in the County <br />Attorney’s office half time. <br />Chair Dorosin said that $46,000 includes both increases: upgrading the attorney position <br />and additional responsibilities that Ms. Moore has in the Attorney’s office. <br />Bonnie Hammersley said yes, and this information will be outlined in the budget <br />amendment on December 12th.