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City of Belleville Human Relations Commission met Jan. 29.

Here is the agenda provided by the commission:

1. Approval of October 30, 2023 Minutes

2. Complain form is posted to the city’s website -

https://www.belleville.net/FormCenter/Boards-Committees-Commissions-3/HRCComplaint-Form-97

3. Community projects: Symposium to feature a variety of non-profit and social service organizations / resource fair / panel presentations on relevant topics. Discuss questions below and determine next steps. 

4. Upcoming In person Meeting Dates, Belleville City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room:

January 29, 2024

April 29, 2024

July 29, 2024

October 28, 2024

5. Membership Updates

Pam Fetters (Vice Chair) – Resigned – moved to Shiloh

Hattie Hayes – Reinstated

Susan Safarty - Orientation to be completed

6. Roles and Responsibilities

Chair - The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Human Relations

Commission. The overarching role of the chairperson is to provide leadership and ensure the Human Relations Commission functions properly. The Chairperson is responsible for making sure that each meeting is planned effectively, conducted according to the procedures and ordinance, and that matters are dealt with in an orderly, efficient manner.  

Vice Chair - In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair.

7. Elect a new Vice Chair, take nominations from the floor and vote

8. Erin Connors has agreed to work with us on a pro bono bases when we receive complaints

9. Discuss Community Symposium

1. What is the actual date of the symposium? We have multiple groups sharing the campus and we will need a date (or even better several proposed dates) to ensure that the space you need will be available.

2. What kind of space do you need? You mention a “resource fair…and…a panel presentation.” Are you envisioning a large space with information tables scattered throughout so visitors can walk around to get information? Are you asking for a space for a panel discussion that will require a sound system, multimedia capabilities, and seating for participants and an audience? It is important for us to know these details so that we can help prep/reserve the types of spaces that will meet the needs of your planned symposium.

3. How many people do you anticipate coming? Both the number of organizations showcased as well as visitors?

4. And finally, for the mayor’s office: will you want the mayor to participate in a panel discussion? Do you want any other city representatives to participate? And what generally are the topics you wish to explore so that they will have materials prepared and available for your visitors.

https://www.belleville.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01292024-3170