Agenda Item Name:
Title
Human Rights Board Appointments
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Presenter:
Jacqueline Chung
Description:
Applications to serve on the Human Rights Board
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Appoint Scott Schmidt in the Citizen-At-Large position for a three year term ending May 31, 2023.
Appoint Aaron Kelley in the Attorney position for a three year term ending May 31, 2023.
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Prior Board Motions:
Scott Schmidt was appointed in the Citizen-At-Large position on June 27, 2017.
Aaron Kelley was appointed in the Attorney position on September 9, 2014 and reappointed on June 30, 2017.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
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Background:
There are no other applicants for these positions. The appointments will allow the work of the Human Rights Board to continue while the remaining vacancies are advertised and filled.
The Human Rights Board makes recommendations to the Equal Opportunity Manager for the enforcement of the Alachua County Human Rights Ordinance, and renders determinations on discrimination complaints filed under the ordinance. Membership is comprised of seven members and one alternate, each serving three year terms: one member of the Citizen's Disability Advisory Committee; one attorney eligible to practice in the State of Florida; one residential rental manager; one representative of a lending institution; three citizens-at- large and one alternate. This board meets as needed.
There are currently 4 other vacant positions on the Board: residential rental manager; representative of a lending institution; citizen-at-large and a representative from the Citizens Disability Advisory Committee. The committee will be asked to nominate a representative to the Human Rights Board at its next meeting. The vacant positions have been advertised.