CITY OF PORTLAND
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
5315 N Vancouver, Portland OR 97217
Mission: The Human Rights Commission works to eliminate discrimination and bigotry, to strengthen inter-group relationships and to foster greater understanding, inclusion and justice for those who live, work, study, worship, travel and play in the City of Portland. In doing so, the Human Rights Commission is guided by the principles embodied in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Human Rights Commission Proposed Meeting Agenda
Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Time: 4:00-6:30 PM
Location: 5315 N Vancouver, Portland, OR 97217
1. 4:00 – 4:20 Welcoming and Gathering (20 min)
2. 4:20 – 4:25 Approval of Agenda and Minutes (5 min)
3. 4:25 – 4:35 Public Comment (10 min)
4. 4:35 – 5:35 HRC Short-Term Work Plan / Strategic Plan update (60 min)
1. Short-term work plan
a. Race Talks (Feb 2012): Human Rights and Occupy Portland
b. Human Trafficking
2. Budget
5. 5:35 – 6:25 Committee and Liaison Updates (50 min)
1. Nominating Committee and Member Recruiting (20 min)
2. Community and Police Relations Committee (10 min)
3. Communications and Outreach Committee (10 min)
a. HRC meeting locations
b. Additional outreach
4. Committee for Intergroup Understanding (5 min)
5. Office of Equity and Human Rights (5 min)
a. Director hiring process
b. Budget Advisory Committee
6. 6:25 – 6:30 Closing / Announcements / Additional Public Comment (5 min)