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Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission focuses on eliminating discrimination in Salt Lake City to better enhance the general welfare of the city’s residents by enhancing the vitality of diverse neighborhoods and businesses.

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Powers and duties

The Commission makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council concerning:

• The ongoing review of ordinances/policies
• Use of educational resources regarding issues of discrimination and equal treatment
• Reviewing of complaints of discrimination involving city departments/services for the
  purpose of identifying the possible systemic or institutional sources for discrimination
• Assessment of legislation, policies or any other action by the city designed to further the elimination of prejudice and discrimination
• Actions as a resource at the request of community councils

Member qualifications

Nine members, must be 21 years of age and a resident of Salt Lake City serve on the Human Rights Commission. Seven members are required to represent each of the council districts, while the other two members from the community represent diversity. Members are appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council.

Current members

Staff and officers

Yolanda Francisco-Nez, Office of Diversity and Human Rights

Meeting information

Agendas and minutes

Posted through Utah Public Meeting Notice (agendas)

Minutes: click here

Bylaws and governing documents

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Contact information

Human Rights Commission
Attn: Yolanda Francisco-Nez
451 S State, Rm. 306
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 535-7734

Staff support

Yolanda Francisco-Nez
Diversity of Human Rights Coordinator
(801) 535-7734
Email (Yolanda.francisco-nez@slcgov.com)