11-19-2024 HRC Agenda - Laserfiche WebLink

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Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. a. Studying and making recommendations concerning problems in the field of human relations. b. Anticipating and discovering potential issues that may create animosity and unrest, and seeking solutions as they arise. C. Making recommendations designed to promote goodwill and harmony among groups in the county irrespective of the race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, affectional preference, disability, age, marital stats, political affiliation, or status with regard to public assistance. d. Monitoring and investigating appeals to complaints of discrimination; e. Addressing and attempting to remedy the violence, tensions, polarization, and other harm created through the practices of discrimination, bias, hatred, and civil inequality; and f. Promoting harmonious relations with the County through hearings and due process of law. g. Enforce the Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance (1995) and other functions on behalf of the HRC as mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through its cooperative agreement with the County. What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? Conducted Community Assessments: Conducted survey resulting in quantitative data regarding diverse representation and participation on Orange County Boards and Commissions. Increased Awareness 1. Conducted a community conversation about what children should be taught about race in schools. 2. Presented Pauli Murray Awards in a 2-part series using virtual award presentation and a keynote speaker, presenting the movie "My name is Pauli Murray." 3. Hosted a community book-read event Increased Board Capacity 1. Participated in several Board trainings: • Board orientation • State Human Relations Commission on History, Organizational Structure; Current Activities, and our Charge and Responsibilities;