IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Office of Human Relations and Citizen Complaint Commission for 30 years of service.
Intro
RESOLUTION # 14488, March 10, 2003
INTRODUCED BY Dennis Waits, Scott Burnett, Robert A. Stringfield, Bill Petrie,
Fred Arbanas, Ronald E. Finley, Dan Tarwater, Bob Spence,
and Rhonda L. Shoemaker, County Legislators
Body
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Commission on Human Relations and Citizen Complaints was established under Article X of the Constitutional Home Rule Charter of Jackson County, adopted by a vote of the County's citizens on November 3, 1970; and,
WHEREAS, the Charter went into effect January 1, 1973, and, on March 17, 1973, the OHRCC Commission held its first meeting; and,
WHEREAS, the original Commission members were Sidney Willens, Chairman, Ella Jo Tolbert, Helen Haugh, Carl Bua, Patricia Hardy-Glorioso, John Gabett, William Carson, and Robert Tischner; and,
WHEREAS, citizens can bring complaints to OHRCC regarding violations of laws, regulations, or policies by an administrative agency, discrimination complaints, ineffective service, unreasonable delays, allegations of abuse of civil rights and civil liberties, conflicts between citizens and government, and failure of County officials or employees to give information or adequate explanations of government action; and,
WHEREAS, OHRCC participates in projects and educational forums via such organizations as the Civil Rights Consortium, Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution, Urban League, Harmony, the Ombudsman Association, and the International Association of Human Rights Workers; and,
WHEREAS, the OHRCC Director has been designated by Executive Order as the County's coordinator for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and,
WHEREAS, the Commission is responsible for reviewing contracts and commitments of the County for the purpose of ensuring that adequate provisions are made to encourage affirmative action, prohibit discriminatory employment practices, conduct selective educational or investigative projects, promote human rights, and recommend changes to the County Legislature; and,
WHEREAS, since its inception, the Office has had five Director/Ombudsmen: Lawrence Guillot - 1973-1980, William Whitcomb - 1980-1982, Patricia Glorioso - 1982-1990, Danise Hartsfield-Thompson - 1990-1994, and Deborah F. Tircuit - 1994 to present; and,
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2003, OHRCC will hold its regular meeting and will recognize 30 years of service and contribution of individuals who have served on the Commission; and,
WHEREAS, Commission members currently serving are: Gregory S. Gerstner, Chairman, 6th Legislative District representative, Roger Davis, 6th Legislative District representative, Rafaela Garcia, 1st Legislative District representative, Maynard Harvey, Sr., 2nd Legislative District representative, Michael B. Hunter, 4th Legislative District representative, Rosemary Lowe, 2nd Legislative District representative, and Karen Payne, 5th Legislative District representative; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature recognizes the Jackson County Office of Human Relations and Citizen Complaint Commission for 30 years of service.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Acting County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution # 14488 of March 10, 2003 was duly passed on _____________March 10_________________, 2003 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______6__________ Nays ______0_______
Abstaining _____0________ Absent _____3_______
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature