(A) Organization. The Human Relations Commission shall annually elect its own chairperson to preside over its meetings and may create and fill such other offices and committees among its members as may be found necessary and proper for its effective organization.

(B) Quorum. A majority of the membership of the Commission shall constitute a quorum and, if a quorum is present, a vacancy on the Commission shall not impair the right of the remaining members to exercise all the powers of the Commission.

(C) Meetings. The Commission shall meet at least quarterly. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or three members of the Commission. All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Kansas Open Meetings Act and Kansas Open Records Act.

(D) Rules of Procedure. The Commission is authorized to adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of its meetings.

(E) Agreements. The Commission may recommend that the Governing Body enter into agreements which enable the Commission to build partnerships with other entities and organizations for the purpose of more efficiently and effectively carrying out its responsibilities.

(F) Compensation. Members of the Commission shall receive no compensation.

(G) Staffing. The City Manager shall appoint staff to work with the Commission and carry out the intent of this chapter.

(H) Reports. The Commission shall report to the Governing Body on no less than an annual basis regarding its affairs. (Ord. 17-53 § 3, 2017; Ord. 91-42 § 1, 1991; Ord. 941 § 3, 1979.)