HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-2014 Human Rights CommissionAGENDA
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
HELLING CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
September 16, 2014
6:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order/ Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes from the August 19, 2014 Meeting
3. Public Comment of Items Not on the Agenda
4. New Business:
a. Presentation on Local Option Sales Tax & the City Budget (Finance Director)
b. Presentation & Possible Collaboration Request from Johnson County Affordable Home
Coalition (JCAHC)
c. Proposed Date Change for December 2014 Meeting Date from the 16th to the 15th
d. Sponsorship Request from Social Justice Through Secular Government
5. Old Business:
a. Possible Proclamations for Rest of the Year
b. Breakfast 2014 (Wednesday, October 29)
i. Subcommittee Selection for Awards
ii. Planning Details of Awards Program Presentation
6. Upcoming Events Programs:
Human Rights Opportunity Fair (Wednesday, September 17)
b. Goal Setting Session for FY 15 (Thursday, October 2)
c. Defending Migrants' Rights (Monday, October 6)
7. Reports:
a. Building Blocks to Employment Job Fair (Thursday, October 30)
b. Education Subcommittee (Retish, Olmstead, Coulter)
c. Building Communities Subcommittee (Townsend)
d. University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Board(Ghoneim, Olmstead)
e. Commission
f. Staff
8. Set Next Regular Meeting Date: October 21, 2014 at 6 pm
9. Adjourn
The Human Rights Commission meetings follow the Iowa City Commtmity School District closings for inclement weather except for early
dismissals for heat.
Minutes
Human Rights Commission
August 19, 2014 — 6 PM
Helling Conference Room
Preliminary
Members Present: Harry Olmstead, Shams Ghoneim, Andrea Cohen, Orville Townsend, Ali
Ahmed, Kim Hamahan, Paul Retish, Joe Coulter, Stella Hart.
Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers.
Recommendations to Council: Yes. See Amending the Human Rights Ordinance discussion under
meeting business.
Call to Order:
Olmstead called the meeting to order at 18:00.
Consideration of the Minutes from the July 15, 2014 Meeting:
Motion: Moved by Coulter, seconded by Hanrahan. Motion passed 8-0. (Ahmed not present).
Meeting Business:
Amending the Human Rights Ordinance §2-4-2A to require staff fJ'to serve notice of complaint on
respondent within 7 days of receiving complaint in the area of housing.
Bowers explained that currently complaints alleging discrimination in the area of housing requires for the
complaint to be resolved within 100 days of the file date. At this time the Human Rights Ordinance
allows staff 20 days to serve notice on the respondent of the complaint. Staff is asking for the time to be
changed to 7 days.
Amending the Human Rights Ordinance §2-4-2C to require mandatory questionnaire/document request
to be received within 15 days ofservice in the area ofhousing.
The Human Rights Ordinance currently allows respondents 30 days to provide the answers to the
questionnaire/document request sent by staff. Staff is asking that this time be cut in half to 15 days so that
staff has more time to set up the mandatory mediation conference and begin the investigative process. If
in some cases 15 days would not allow adequate time to the respondent to prepare information staff
would allow for time extensions. The change would apply to housing complaints all other protected areas
would remain at the 30 days. This procedural change is intended to improve the complaint process.
Amending the Human Rights Ordinance to remove Presence or Absence of Dependents as a protected
category in the area ofhousing.1
Presence or Absence of Dependents was added to the Human Rights Ordinance in 1982 to cover gaps in
the Human Rights Ordinance when other characteristics that are now covered were not a part of the local
fair housing laws. For example marital status, sexual orientation, and familial status. Based upon the
additional areas of coverage in housing since the 1980's and also based on the type and number of
complaints received by the Human Rights Office there does not appear to be a current need for this
protection in the area of housing. Please see memo in August 19, 2014 Commission packet for further
details and history.
Presence or Absence of Dependents does not interfere with enforcement of the Human Rights Ordinance and poses
no burden to staff or the public. Therefore staff will move forward only on §2-4-2A & §2-4-2C.
Motion: Moved by Coulter to make the above referenced amendments, seconded by Ghoneim.
Motion passed 8-1 (Relish abstained).Z
Human Rights Opportunity Fair
Olmstead, Cohen, and Townsend will represent the Commission at this event. The event is scheduled for
Wednesday, September 17 from 11-3 at the Old Capital Mall. The fair is being held to bring attention to
opportunities in the field of human rights and also to showcase the work that is being done in the area
onhuman rights.
Goal Setting Session
The session will be held on Thursday, October 2 at the Eastside Recycling Environmental Education
Center. It should run from 5-8.
Breakfast 2014
Commissioners selected Jim Leach, Kingsley Botchway, and Christopher Buresh as possible keynote
speakers depending on availability.
Motion: Moved by Retish, seconded by Coulter. Motion passed 6-3. (Hanrahan, Cohen and
Ohnstead in the negative).
Motion to add Jackie Thompson Rand: Moved by Hanrahan, seconded by Cohen. Motion passed 7-
2. (Ghoneim and Coulter abstained)?
Reports:
2014 Johnson County ADA Celebration
Hart and Cohen represented the Commission at this event held on July 26. Hart reported it was well
attended and that Senator Harkin spoke at the event. It is suggested that next year a proclamation be
submitted to the Mayor that can then be read at the ADA Celebration.
Building Blocks to Employment Job Fair
It is planned for the Job Fair to be held in late October at the Eastdale Plaza. Retish is meeting with Chad
Simmons the Executive Director of Diversity Focus in the near future to see if any collaboration can be
worked out on the job fair.
Education
Retish pointed out that he and Townsend will meet in the near future to discuss future areas of interest.
Building Communities
Townsend reported on a recent meeting held with the Black Voices Project and Steve Rackis Director of
the Housing Authority concerning the addition of Harassment 3rd degree as a reason to deny an applicant
the issuance of a Housing Choice Voucher under the Iowa City Housing Authority's Housing Choice
Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan. After the meeting it was understood by Townsend that Rackis
would be removing this addition from the Administrative Plan.
University of Iowa Centerfor Human Rights
The next board meeting is scheduled for early September.
2 Retish does not think the characteristic should be removed from the Ordinance.
3 Did not want to cast a vote.
Commission
Hart is part of a local group that is starting a Hollaback! You have the power to end street harassment
movement here in Iowa City.
Cohen was recently selected to serve on the board of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of
Iowa. Ghoneim also currently serves on the board of the ACLU of Iowa.
In the near future, Ghoneim is meeting with a group of young adults from Europe as part of a Council for
International Visitors (CIVIC) program. The focus is on current social, political, and economical issues in
the United States. In July Ghoneim met with Asrul Daniel Ahmed from Malaysia also through CIVIC.
Staff
There will be a "Lunch and Learn" on Tuesday, September 30 at the Iowa City Public Library. The
program is sponsored by the Human Rights Commission and One Iowa. The program will discuss how
the federal courts impact the lives of Iowans on an everyday basis. For example on marriage
equality, voting rights, employment discrimination, environmental regulation, health care, and
immigration. This event is open to the public.
On Wednesday, November 12 at the Iowa City Public Library there will be training on discrimination in
places of public accommodation from 1-3 pm. This event is open to the public.
Staff will also be arranging trainings for local banks on fair lending in November. There will be two
sessions at two different City facilities.
Adjournment: 19:19.
Next Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 at 6:00 pm.
Human Rights Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2013/2014
(Meedne Date)
NAME
TERM
EXP.
9/17/
13
10/15/
13
11/19/
13
12/171
13
1/21/
14
2/18/
14
3/18/
14
4/29/
14
5/20/
14
6/17/
14
7/15/
14
8/19/
14
9/16/
14
Ali Ahmed
1/1/17
-
-
_
_
X
X
O/E
O/E
O/E
X
X
X
Orville
Townsend, Sr.
1/l/17
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
Paul Relish
1/l/17
-
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
Kim
Hanrahaa
111115
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
Shams
Ghoneim
111115
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Stella Hart
111115
-
-
-
_
_
_
_
_
_
X
X
X
Jewell Amos
1/1/15
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
R
R
R
R
R
Joe D.Coulter
1/1/16
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
Harry
Olmstead
1/1/16
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Andrea Cohen
1/1/16
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting
--- = No longer a member
R = Resignation
Agenda Item 4a
CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 7, 2014
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Dennis Bockenstedt, Finance Director
Re: Local Option Sales Tax Information Presentations
On August 19, 2014, the Iowa City City Council, adopted a resolution with the final language for
a Local Option Sales Tax referendum to take place at the general election on November 4,
2014.
Several of the City's boards and commissions have asked that I provide them with an
informational presentation in regards to the proposed Local Option Sales Tax. Attached to this
memo is the power point presentation that was prepared with the Mayor Pro Tem, Susan Mims,
and Administrative Analyst, Simon Andrew.
I have currently accepted invitations to the following board and commission meetings to give the
presentation:
September 16 — Human Rights Commission
September 18 —Airport Board
September 25 — Library Board
It is possible that further invitations may be extended by other boards and commissions or
possibly private organizations to learn more about the Local Option Sales Tax referendum prior
to November 4.
This memorandum is intended to keep you apprised of my presentation schedule in regards to
the Local Option Sales Tax and the information that! will be providing.
Agenda Item
4d
HumanRights
From: Bosold, Donovan <donovan-bosold@uiowa.edu>
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2014 9:26 PM
To: HumanRights
Subject: Social Justice throught Secular Government: A Presentation by SEAN FAIRCLOTH
Attachments: Opportunities for Supporters.docx; Printable Letter.doc; Faircloth Flier.pdf
August 31 st, 2014
Dear Iowa City Human Rights Commission,
We would like to invite you to become a sponsor of an upcoming lecture by Sean Faircloth at the University of
Iowa!
Who is Sean Faircloth and what will he be speaking about?
Mr. Faircloth is activist, author, ten-year elected official, lawyer, and world -traveled public speaker.
His speech is entitled "The Pursuit of Social Justice through a Secular Government. "
• He will focus on how religious bias in law has been detrimental to public health policy, women's rights,
and LGBTQ equality.
• The purpose of this lecture is to create a broad nonpartisan coalition of Iowan secularists, both
religious and nonreligious, in advance of the Iowa caucuses.
This lecture will take place at the Iowa Memorial Union on September 17s', 2014, from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
This event is cosponsored by Secular Students at Iowa and the Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City.
Secular Students at Iowa is a University of Iowa student group for nonreligious students, and is recognized and
funded by the University of Iowa Student Government. The Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City is a
liberal spiritual community that has graced Iowa City for over 150 years.
This event will start with several introductory speeches from representatives of the event sponsors, which will
be followed by the keynote address, and will conclude with a Q&A session. Afterwards, Mr. Faircloth will sign
copies of his book and sponsoring organizations will table so that interested students and members of the
community can find a way to get involved.
We request your support for this event, and invite you to make a donation to our operational fund today. We
believe that the mission of this event is in line with your organization's goals, and look forward to working with
you. For your convenience, we have attached some flyers with more information on the event to this message.
SECULAR STUDENTS AT IOWA
PRESENT
THE PURSUIT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
THROUGH SECULAR GOVERNMENT
BY
SEAN FAIRCLOTH
7:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17, 2014
MAIN LOUNGE, IOWA MEMORIAL UNION
IOWA CITY, IOWA
OPPORTUNITY FOR
SUPPORTERS TO SE RECOGNIZED
• Platinum supporters will be listed in the printed program, the pre -event
slides, their names will be announced at the event, and receive table space
prior to speech to reach like-minded crowd. Donation $250.00 or more.
• Gold supporters will be listed in the printed program and on the pre -event
slides, and their names will be announced at the event. Donation $100.00 or
more.
• Silver supporters will be listed on the printed program. Donation $ 50.00 -
$99.99.
Donation deadline for recognition in the program and pre -event slides: Friday,
SEPTEMBER 12, 5:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jonathan Solis, 630-544-4152, jonathan-solis@uiowa.edu.
Yesl I am supporting justice and individual freedoms for all
Americans through elimination of religious bias in law with my
contribution* of:
IN
Platinum Supporter ($250.00 or more):
Gold Supporter ($100.00 or more): _
Silver Supporter ($50.00 - $99.99): _
Name:
Organization:
Address: _
Email:
Check payable to: Secular Students at Iowa
Phone:
( R la c ;L jiw 1
With major funding provided by The Detiger Fund of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City
*Unfortunately sponsorships are not tax deductible.
r ' 4 7AIRCIOTH IS OOING SUCH IMPORTANT WORK" r- �
-ADAM SAKE, CHOSTo [XECUTff PRODUCER W11111 E,
THE PURSUIT OF
SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH
SECULAR GOVERNMENT
FREE PUBLIC EVENT
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
7PM-9PM • IMU MAIN LOUNGE
125 NORTH MADISON ST. IOWA CITY, IA 52242
UUSIC 0
Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City
UISG
University of Iowa
Student Government
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa -Sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability
who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Secular Students at secsi@uiowa.edu
Human Rights Funding Policy'
The Iowa City Human Rights Commission can
donate funds to organizations and agencies that
collaborate with the Iowa City Human Rights
Commission in providing such things as
organizing and facilitating educational public
forums or Planning [sic] programs and activities
designed to eliminate racial, religious, cultural
and other intergroup tensions including but not
limited to sex, color, creed, disability, gender
identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age
and national origin.
'Adopted 2/18/14
Agenda Item
5a
Black History Month (February]
The observation of "Negro History Week" began in 1926, an initiative led by historian Carter G.
Woodson, to recognize the contributions of African Americans to our country and foster a better
understanding of the African American experience. He choose the second week of February to coincide
with the birthdays of abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln, two people who
had a dramatic affect on the lives of African Americans. The observation was expanded to include the
whole month in 1976, and has since become commonly referred to as Black History or African
American History Month.
National Women's History Month (March)
Women's History Month started as Women's History Week in 1978. In 1987, Congress was petitioned
to expand the week to an entire month. Women's History Month Is a time to recognize the many
contributions women have made to our Navy and Nation. The observance honors the spirit of
possibility and hope embodied by generations of women who bring communities together and restore
hope in the face of great challenges. Starting with the establishment of the Nurse Corps in 1908,
women have been an integral part of the Navy and exhibited ever-increasing influence and impact.
Days of Remembrance
April/May timeframe
Mindful of the fact that it was our Nation's military forces which first witnessed evidence of the
Holocaust as they liberated the camps - and cognizant of the fact that those of us in uniform must
remember both the dreams we stand for and the nightmares we stand against - the Military Services
take time during this period to remember the victims of the holocaust. Often observances are held on
Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), which corresponds to 27rh day of Nisan on the Hebrew
calendar.
Asian/Pacific American Heritage (May)
This observation originally began as Aslan/Pacific Heritage "week" May 1-10, 1978, to celebrate the
contributions of Americans of Asian or Pacific Islander descent - a group of diverse ethnic and cultural
backgrounds. The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two important milestones in Asian
Pacific American history: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States (May 7,
1843) and the significant contributions Chinese workers made in constructing the transcontinental
railroad, (completed on May 10, 1869). In 1992, Congress expanded this observance to a month long
celebration.
Women's Equality Day (August 26)
On the Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted women
the right to vote, was ratified. This was the culmination of a long struggle by women searching for the
right to vote. In 1971, the U.S. Congress designated Aug. 26 as Women's Equality Day to
commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment and to celebrate continuing efforts toward
equality. We also celebrate Women's Equality Day to commemorate the tremendous positive change
brought on by the Women's Movement. Due to the countless millions of women who planned,
organized, lectured, wrote, petitioned, lobbied, paraded and broke new ground in every field
imaginable, our world is Irrevocably changed.
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 Oct. is)
This observation started In 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was
expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting Sept. 15 and ending
Oct. 15. September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the
anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on
September 16 and September 18, respectively.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October)
In 1945, President Truman passed Public Law 176: National Employ the Handicapped Week. In 2003,
President George W. Bush proclaimed October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
This observance gives all a chance to celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities -
critical to mission completion, and valuable to our society as a whole.
National American Indian Heritage Month (November)
This important observance began in the early 1900's, when the Boy Scouts of America set aside a day
for the "First Americans." In 1990, President Bush approved a joint resolution designating November
as National American Indian Heritage Month, or as it is now often referred to - American
Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month.
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Universal Human Rights Month (December)
CORRESPONDENCE
HumanRights
From: Meghan Ryan <meghan11291@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 1:46 PM
Subject: Celebrating Culture and Diversity Festival Essay/Poster Contest
Good afternoon!
My name is Meghan Polk and I am reaching out to you from the Outreach Committee for Celebrating Culture
and Diversity Festival in Iowa City. This Festival is to celebrate the strong culture and diversity that our town
has.
This year, we are providing contests for children and teens to be involved in. For the younger children (grades
K-4), we are hosting an art contest. For grades (5-12), we are hosting an essay contest. Attached are links to
fliers for both contests, as well as out website addressing the rules.
If you could please float these posters through your organization in order to strengthen our participation, this
would be greatly appreciated.
Also feel free to pass this information on to whoever you feel could benefit from these contests.
Thank you for your time and let me know if you have any questions!
-Meghan Polk
htty://www.uiowa.edu/ccdf/contests
htt-p://www.uiowa.edu/ccdf/files/ccdf/files/art%2Ocontest%20FIygr-FINAL.vdf
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CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
COMMUNITY INPUT FORUM
WHEN: Tuesday, September 23, 2014
TIME: 7:00 PM
WHERE: City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E Washington Street, IC
The Charter is the document that determines how the government of Iowa City is
organized, and provides the legal basis for:
• Composition and election of the City Council and Mayor
• Employment and duties of the City Manager
• Relationship with City Boards and Commissions
• Restrictions on campaign contributions
• Procedures for referendums and initiatives
(Find the City Charter at www.icgov.orq under City Charter or at the City Clerk's office in City Hall)
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September 15th, for consideration by the Commission:
Please include full name and address. (All correspondence is public)
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City of Iowa City
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Iowa Pride Network, a program of One Iowa, invites you to join us at an exciting learning and
networking opportunity for students and school faculty members. One Iowa is the Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) statewide organization, and Iowa Pride Network is the oldest
LGBTQ youth organization in the state, and has been helping students create safer and more
inclusive campus environments for over a decade.
We want you to know that registration is now OPEN for Iowa Pride Network's annual
Leadership Summitl Please join us on Saturday, October 41h for a day of networking and
learning with Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA) student leaders, faculty advisors and leaders in the
LGBTQ community.
The day will be filled with workshops that get back to the basics of managing a successful
GSA in your school. Our GSA "Boot Camp" will feature sessions that are facilitated by important
figures in the LGBTQ community, and will provide students and faculty advisors an opportunity
to ask questions and interact with Iowa Pride Network and One Iowa staff.
Workshops will include:
Speaker & Leadership Training
GSA Social Networking
Current Policies & Laws that Impact You
Health & Wellness
Planning Successful GSA Events
How to Address Bullying/Harassment
Presenters include:
One Iowa & Iowa Pride Network
Staff and Board Members
Dr. Joseph Preund
Daniel Hoffman Zinnel
Kenny Fritz & Scott Stevens
Professor Maura Strassberg
And more
If you are a member of a GSA, or would like to I
see a GSA on your campus, join us for this important learning opportunity! Also, if you are a
school faculty member or administrator, please share this with interested students, and know
that you are also welcome to attend. Thanks to our generous supporters, there is no charge
for this event.
So what are you waiting for? Register today online at lowaPrideNetwork.org/summit
Registration is only nen until Sentember 22nd.
If you have any questions about registration or the conference, contact Iowa Pride Network
Coordinator Becky Smith at beeky(a)oneiowa.org or 515-288-4oig x207.
We can't wait to see you there!
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South
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:�Ianning Workshop
Monday, October 6
7:00-9:00 pm
Grant Wood Elementary
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1930 Lakeside Drive
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CITY or IowA CITY
The City of Iowa City invites you
to participate in a community
planning workshop to discuss the
future of South Iowa City.
This includes all neighborhoods
south of Highway 6 and east of the
Iowa River.
Topics to be discussed include:
• Housing and quality of life in South Iowa City.
• Future neighborhood development.
• Creating a sense of place and strengthening
neighborhood identity.
• Streets and transportation (walkability,
transit).
• Commercial areas (shopping and services).
Far mare information and to take a brief
onllne survey, please visit our web page —
www.ir.gov.org/southic.
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JOIN US FOR A BIKE TOUR OF SOUTH IOWA CITYI
Saturday, September 20
Two start time / locations:
—9:00 AM from the Johnson County Administration parking lot on
Kirkwood Ave. and Dubuque St.
—9:20 AM from Terry Trueblood Recreation Area at S. Gilbert Street
and McCollister Blvd.
—Bike tour finishes by 11:00 AM.
Pace will be moderate; route is more than ten miles. Dress accordingly. Bring your own water.
Get to know
South Iowa City's
unique park and
trail system and
neighborhoods with a
focus on planning for
the future.
OLUNTEER
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�s a member of one of the City's commissions you
will focus upon community needs that require your understanding,
dedication, vision, enthusiasm, and experience.
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THERE ARE
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with terms beginning
JAN. 11 2015
The Commission holds regularly
scheduled meetings each month.
The application form is available at
wwwAcgov.org/humanrights
or by calling
356-5022
or emailing
hunu-uuights@iowa-city.org.
APPOINTMENTS ARE DETERMINED
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MUST RESIDE IN IOWA CITY AND BE
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STATE LAW REQUIRES COMMISSIONS TO
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APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 5 PM
IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT CITY HALL, 410 E. WASHINGTON STREET.
visit www.icgov.org/humanrights
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A Variety of Employers Attend the Jab Fair Each Year.
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October 20th, 2014.
• Business Attire Suggested
• Bring Plenty of Resumes
• Free Parking
Hosted by:
Iowa City Human Rights
Commission
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Iowa City Housing Authority
Iowa Workforce Development
Shelter House
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The program is ideal for service pro-videm. store owners/manmgers, i=estal.uant owmers/
managers, hotel owners/managers, mall management as well as the general public to
understand quid leam your rights.
Sponsored by the Hur m Righis Commission
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