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1. The charge of the Human Relations Commission is as follows: <br /> a. study and make recommendations concerning problems in the field of human <br /> relationships; <br /> b. anticipate and discover practices and customs most likely to create animosity and <br /> unrest and to seek solutions to problems as they arise; <br /> c. make recommendations designed to promote goodwill and harmony among groups in <br /> the County irrespective of their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, <br /> affectional preference, disability, age, marital status or status with regard to public <br /> assistance; <br /> d. monitor complaints involving discrimination; <br /> e. address and attempt to remedy the violence, tensions, polarization, and other harm <br /> created through the practices of discrimination, bias, hatred, and civil inequality; and <br /> f. promote harmonious relations within the county through hearings and due process of <br /> law. <br /> SECTION II: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES <br /> A. Goals <br /> 1. The Human Relations Commission shall seek to prevent and eliminate bias and <br /> discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, <br /> affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public <br /> assistance. <br /> 2. Advise the Orange County Board of Commissioners with respect to matters relating to <br /> human relations and/or social justice issues. <br /> 3. Cooperate with and seek to advise and coordinate the activities of persons or groups <br /> interested in human relations and/or social justice issues. <br /> 4. Conduct inquiries and hear appeals as may reasonably appear necessary to find the facts <br /> with respect to allegations of discrimination. <br /> B. Objectives <br /> 1. The Human Relations Commission shall by means of education, persuasion, conciliation <br /> and enforcement and utilize all of the powers at its disposal to achieve its goals. <br /> 2. Keep abreast of national, state, and local human rights and social justice issues and <br /> advise, make recommendations and/or provide information to the Board of County <br /> Commissioners regarding human relations and/or social justice issues. <br /> 3. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships/partnerships within the various <br /> communities (faith, business, residents, government, for-profit and non-profit sectors, etc.). <br /> 4. Received allegations of discriminatory housing and public accommodation practices <br /> 5. Host public meetings/events regarding human rights and/or social justice issues. <br /> [Source: Orange County Human Relation Commission Policies and Procedures.] <br />