Committee members: Bock, Ingham, Kliegl, Wiebers
Purpose
- Speak on behalf of the HRC on public concerns/issues
- Recommend appropriate actions to involved parties
- Be the initial point of contact for the community
Goals
- Maintain HRC involvement in the local complaint process for those that wish to engage at the city
- Serve as communication first responders
Tasks
- Help complainants fill out forms
- Coordinate Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) cooperation
- Provide training on the complaint process
- Work with staff on HRC website page and update the site with statements and proclamations
- Field community concerns
- Attend City council meetings as needed and work to maintain regular proclamations that are associated with community events
- Provide first response to concerns and issue general statements regarding community public relations incidents
- Receive and respond to complaints and concerns
- Write letters in support of community members surrounding human rights issues