Human Rights and Services Board
Human Rights and Services Board
The purpose of the Human Rights and Services Board is to administer and further the policies of the City Commission regarding civil rights. The duties of the board are set forth in the city's ordinance on civil rights. These duties generally include addressing complaints alleging unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing, and making recommendations to the City Commission regarding human rights and services policies, procedures, and programs which will help foster good will, cooperation, and conciliation among the groups and elements of the population of the City of Manhattan.
The board is comprised of seven members.
Meetings:
Meetings of the Board are held quarterly, or more often as the Board decides. The meetings are held at City Hall at 1101 Poyntz Avenue.
Current Members:
- Kent Hampton (Chair)
- Kerry Wefald (Vice Chair)
- Jo Ann Brunner
- Jennifer Hager
- Patrick McLaughlin
- Mary Beth Reese
- Don Slater
Staff Liaison:
Larry Hackney, Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources
(785) 587-2443
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