Human Relations Commission

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

TO:

Mayor and City Council

FROM:

Alvin G. co~r

DATE:

August 28, 2009

SUBJECT:

Nominations - Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission seeks to maintain positive human relations in Escambia County through resolution of civil rights related cases and incidents. It also administers the City's fair housing ordinance. The Commission is composed of nine members. Four members are appointed by City Council, four members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and one member is appointed by the other eight members. Members serve for a term of two years. MEMBERS ARE NOT REQillRED TO BE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY. Term of Ms. Sherri Myers, Mr. James Thompson, and Pastor Sylvia Tisdale will expire September 30, 2009. All have indicated an interest in being considered for reappointment. A list of the current City Council appointees to the Commission is attached for Council's information. Nomination forms are also attached for Council's use. Nomination forms should be submitted to the City Clerk's office by 12:00 Noon, Friday, September 11, 2009 for consideration at the Committee of the Whole meeting on September 21, 2009.

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August28,2009 Human Relations Commission

Name

Profession

McCray, Tony

No. of Terms Year Exp Date

Appointed By Council

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Myers, Sherri

Council

0

2009 -- -----

Council - --.-. ---

Tisdale (Pastor), Sylvia

Pastor

Council

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--

2 -- ... -----

2009

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2009

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9/30/2010

9/28/2006

9/30/2009 9/30/2009

9/13/2007 .- .- ....... 2/27/2003

9/30/2009

3/12/2009

Term Length Comments 2

Replaced Karen Fleming

2

Replaced Tommy White

2

Replaced Debra Baldinger

2

Replaced Rev. Lester Jacobs

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Thompson, James

First Appointed

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2009

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Term Length: TWO YEAR TERMS COMPOSED OF NINE (9) MEMBERS OF WHICH FOUR ARE APPOINTED BY COUNCIL; FOUR ARE APPOINTED BY THE COUNTY AND THE NINTH MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE OTHER MEMBERS. SEEK TO MAINTAIN POSITIVE HUMAN RELATIONS IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY THROUGH RESOLUTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS RELATED CASES AND INCIDENTS; ADMINISTERS CITY'S FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE. NO RESIDENCY OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

August 28,2009

Myers, Sherri No. of Board Human Relations Commission

Profession

Term

Special Meetings

Terms Year Exp Date Len Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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2009

9/30/2009

2

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Date

Attendance

August 28,2009

Thompson, James No. of Board Human Relations Commission

Profession

Term

Special Meetings

Terms Year Exp Date Len Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2

2009

9/30/2009

2

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Date

Attendance

August 28,2009

Tisdale (Pastor), Sylvia No. of Board

Profession

Human Relations Commission

Pastor

Term

Special Meetings

Terms Year Exp Date Len Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

o

2009

9/30/2009

2

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P

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Date

Attendance

CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA NOMINATION

I,

FORM

, do nominate

_ (Nominee)

(Home Address)

(Phone)

(Business Address)

(Phone)

(Email Address) for appointment

by the City Council for the position

of:

MEMBER HUMAN RELA TIONS COMMISSION Provide a brief description

of nominee's

qualifications:

City Council Member I hereby certify that the above nomination was submitted to my office within the time limitations prescribed by the Rules and Procedures of Council.

Ericka L. Burnett,

City Clerk

CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA NOMINATION

I,

FORM

, do nominate

_ (Nominee)

(Home Address)

(Phone)

(Business Address)

(phone)

(Email Address) for appointment

by the City Council for the position

of:

MEMBER HUMAN RELA TIONS COMMISSION Provide a brief description

of nominee's

qualifications:

City Council Member I hereby certify that the above nomination was submitted to my office within the time limitations prescribed by the Rules and Procedures of Council.

Ericka L. Burnett,

City Clerk

CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA NOMINATION

I,

FORM

, do nominate

_ (Nominee)

(Home Address)

(Phone)

(Business Address)

(phone)

(Email Address) for appointment

by the City Council for the position

of:

MEMBER HUMAN RELA nONS COMMISSION Provide a brief description

of nominee's

qualifications:

City Council Member I hereby certify that the above nomination was submitted to my office within the time limitations prescribed by the Rules and Procedures of Council.

Ericka L. Burnett,

City Clerk