(A) Established. There is hereby established an advisory commission to be known as the “City of Olathe Human Relations Commission,” to carry out the objectives as described in this chapter.

(B) Composition – Appointment. The members of the Human Relations Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Governing Body. The Commission shall consist of no less than nine (9) and no more than eleven (11) members, all persons who either live or work in the City.

(C) Representation. In selecting the membership of the Commission, particular care shall be taken to ensure that the Commission is broadly representative of racial, religious, gender and ethnic groups residing in the City.

(D) Removal. The Mayor, with the consent of the remaining members of the Governing Body, may remove any appointed member to the Committee at any time for good and sufficient cause. Cause shall include, but be not limited to, violations of the conflict of interest laws, any violation of any applicable law, regulation or policy, neglect of duty, and failure to comply with the City’s attendance policy as set forth in City Council Policy CC-5.

(E) Terms of Office – Vacancies – Reappointments. The existing members whose terms have not expired shall serve out their term. A member of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of office of four (4) years and until his or her successor has been appointed. The appointees shall be appointed for staggered terms of office. When a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Commission, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as the original appointment. Members may be reappointed. (Ord. 17-53 § 2, 2017; Ord. 93-07 § 1, 1993; Ord. 92-37 § 3, 1992; Ord. 941 § 2, 1979.)