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Civil Rights Commission, Minneapolis

Civil Rights Commission website

Purpose	Carries out the City's human relations policies. Promotes civil rights and enforces the civil rights provisions of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances.
Meeting Schedule	The full commission meets the 3rd Monday of each month. Members also generally also serve on sub-committees and may serve on panels that hear complaints of citizens who allege violations of their civil rights.
Department	Civil Rights
Phone	(612) 673-2339
Membership	21 (a minimum of 6 members and a maximum of 8 members shall be attorneys); 14 are appointed by the Mayor with Council approval, 7 are appointed by Council subject to the Mayor's veto.
Appointment Process	The Commission uses the City's open appointment process
Term of Appointment	3 years
Compensation	$35 per monthly meeting
Residency Requirement	Yes

Last updated Oct. 24, 2011

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