Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission consists of fifteen
members who broadly represent the diverse population of
Tulsa. Commissioners are appointed for a term of three
years and may be eligible for re-appointment for a
consecutive term of three years.
The function of the Human Rights
Commission is to foster mutual respect and understanding and to
create an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of amicable
relations among all members of the city's community.
Through its work, the Human Rights
Commission strives to:
- Identify and enlist community resources to secure and extend
democratic rights, opportunities and practices and to encourage
community support for human and civil rights programs;,
- Utilize the resources of individuals and groups within the
community to improve inter-group relations;
- Plan and conduct meetings, surveys, educational and other
programs concerning human and civil rights;
- Conduct such activities or hearings necessary to implement the
provisions of this chapter;
- Issue such publications and reports which will promote good
will and reduce discrimination.
- Enforce the City of Tulsa human rights ordinance
that prohibits discrimination by serving as a quasi-judicial
hearing board for human rights ordinance cases.
- Report to the Mayor and Council disposition of all complaints
referred to the Commission annually.
Human Rights Commission meetings are usually held at
3:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month, at City
Hall, One Technology Center, 175 E. 2nd Street, 10 Floor
North. For more information about the Human Rights Commission,
contact the Human Rights Department by e-mail or
at (918) 596-7818.
2009
Meeting Schedule
