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C . Charge <br /> 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 />