City of DeKalb seeks applications for Human Relations Commission

The City of DeKalb seeks residents interested serving as a member of the City’s Human Relations Commission. The commission’s mission is to foster a community that respects and supports the diversity and dignity of all people and promotes building strong relationships between its diverse citizens, groups and organizations.

The Human Relation Commission’s primary duties are:

•  Provide education and outreach programs to educate the community, equalize opportunities, eliminate discrimination and promote good will among all persons.
• Advise the City and departments on issues of policy that relate to human relations and discrimination; and make recommendations of policy to the City to address, redress, prevent or discourage acts of discrimination.
• Invite and enlist the cooperation of any citizen, organization or committee which can assist in fulfilling the duties of the Human Relations Commission.
• Assist in mediating or resolving a claim or dispute between two parties, when requested, before any party files a formal complaint with state or federal agencies.
• Provide information on and referral to agencies responsible for investigation or prosecution of alleged incidents of discrimination or violation of human rights

Applicants must live in DeKalb. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of City Council. Interested residents should submit a letter of interest to John Rey, 200 S. Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115, or john.rey@cityofdekalb.com.

Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Management Analyst Lauren Stott at 815 748-2396 or lauren.stott@cityofdekalb.com.