CITY of RAPID CITY Agenda Item Summary
Meeting Date: 10/02/2013		L&F Committee: 10/02/2013
Staff Contact: Wade Nyberg, Assistant City Attorney		City Council 1st Reading: Click here to enter date.
		City Council 2nd Reading: Click here to enter date.
Agenda Title:
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 5964 to Revise the Powers, Duties, and Process of the Human Relations Commission by Amending Chapter 2.64 of the Rapid City Municipal Code
Summary:
The proposed ordinance change would give the Human Relations Commission enforcement powers allowed by state law.  One of the primary goals of such is to meet the requirements to be designated a Fair Employment Practices Agency by the EEOC.  The ordinance also updates the process the HRC will follow in investigating and hearing complaints.  See the linked memo for information.
Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):
No new funding is anticipated to be needed initially. Complaint intake will remain with staff as is.  Investigations will be undertaken by an assistant city attorney.  FEPA designation will increase the amount of paper generated, and will require staff training on EEOC computer systems.  The fiscal impact of these needs is expected to be small.  Future increases in caseload may require additional funding, which would be addressed through the budget process.
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Attachments & Links:
Memo	Ordinance No. 5964		Worksharing Agreement
EEOC Webpage Info	Letter from James D. Leach		Letter from Michael Hickey
Letter from Black Hills Works	Letter from Charles Abourezk		Click here to enter text.