Human Rights Commission (HRC) Goals for 2019
1| Engage in education, outreach, and collaborations fostering respect for social equity, civil, and human rights in Brookings.
1.1| Objective: Butler Human Rights Award
1.2| Objective: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Awards
1.3| Objective: Diversity Potlucks
1.4| Objective: Diversity & Inclusion Training
1.5| Objective: Safe Zone Training
2| Maintain strategic HRC liaisons and engage in cooperative endeavors with the city, school district, university, community, and advisory groups that support human rights and social equity.
2.1| Objective: Campus-Community Common Read
2.2| Objective: Brookings School District Liaison and Support
2.3| Objective: Support of Campus and Community Events
2.4| Objective: Outreach to International Population
2.5| Objective: Social Media Presence and Promotion
3| Encourage an environment of fairness and respect among citizens by promoting laws and policies that elevate equality and protect human rights.
3.1| Objective: Explore Equity Lens/Plan for the City
3.2| Objective: Legislative Monitoring
3.3| Objective: Brookings Municipal Equality Index Score
3.4| Objective: Renters Rights Training and Education
4| Review the City's discrimination complaint process and increase public awareness of the process.
4.1| Objective: Review Complaint Process Materials
4.2| Objective: Educate Public on Complaint Process
4.3| Objective: Secure and Train Mediators
4.4| Objective: Formalize City Intake Process for Complaints
4.5| Objective: Train HRC Members on Process