Human Rights Commission

Meetings

  • Monthly
  • Brookings City and County Government Center
    520 3rd Street
    Suite 230, Room 241
    Brookings, SD 57006

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings.  Minutes are available following board approval.

Agendas & Minutes


Members

City Appointments

County Appointment

South Dakota State University Liaison

Brookings School District Liaison

LGBTQ Community Liaisons

Police Liaisons

  • Caleb Johnson, Brookings Police Dept
  • Timothy Heaton, SDSU Police Dept.
  • Marty Stanwick, Brookings County Sheriff’s Office

Responsibilities
The mission of the Brookings Human Rights Commission (BHRC) is to improve human relations in the Brookings area by fighting discrimination through education and a complaint resolution procedure. The Commission seeks to protect the rights of and prevent and eliminate bias and discrimination against individuals or groups because of their sex, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, disability, familial status, national origin, age, marital status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political affiliation, with respect to employment, labor union membership, housing accommodations, property rights, education, public accommodations or public services. The Commission promotes educational activities to make Brookings an inclusive and welcoming community.

The commission consists of 10 members who each serve a three-year term. The student position serves a one-year term. Residency is not required. Members are appointed to the board in January. For more information on requirements and responsibilities, view the City Code.