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The powers and duties of the Commission shall be:

(A) Outreach, Education, and Community Advocacy. Engage in such outreach, education and community advocacy as, in the judgment of the Commission or the Governing Body, may be needed to improve human relations in the City;

(B) Recommendations. Review City programs, activities, functions and ordinances, and make recommendations to the City Council for new, amended or changed programs, functions, activities or ordinances which would support inclusiveness and civility among City residents and enhance communication and understanding among residents of the City;

(C) Intergroup Conflicts. Inquire into incidents of intergroup conflicts and disputes within the City and take such action as may be designed to alleviate such conflicts and disputes;

(D) Intergroup Cooperation. Promote and encourage communications between and cooperation of all groups interested in bettering human relations in the City;

(E) Complaints. Seek the active assistance of the Kansas Human Rights Commission (KHRC) in the solution of complaints of alleged discrimination which fall within the jurisdiction of the KHRC, and of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Environment (HUD) in the solution of complaints of alleged discrimination involving housing which fall within the jurisdiction of HUD;

(F) Programs. Develop and maintain programs that build positive relations among communities and enhance problem-solving skills among residents throughout the City; and

(G) Other Functions. Do all other acts and deeds necessary and proper to carry out and effectively accomplish the objectives, functions and services contemplated by the provisions of this chapter and as directed by the Governing Body. (Ord. 17-53 § 6, 2017; Ord. 92-37 § 8, 1992.)