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Human Rights Commission Page 4 B. The Commission shall enlist the cooperation of agencies, organizations, and individuals in the community, and shall cooperate with the Human and Civil Rights Agencies of other communities in an active program directed to create equal opportunities and equal rights for all persons. C. The Commission shall annually recognize individuals and groups for their contribution to fiuthering positive human relations in the community. D. The Commission shall advise the Mayor, City Council and City Administrator on human relations and Civil rights issues and recommend to the Mayor, City Council and City Administrator the adoption of such specific policies or actions as are needed to provide for full equal opportunity in the City of Lake Elmo. E. The Commission may recommend that the City take a part in the no-fault grievance process administered by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, and, if such an election is made, the Commission shall be bound by all rules promulgated pursuant to the rule making authority of that body. F. The Commission shall not seek to impose penalties, or become involved in issues not directly related to human relations and human rights. G. The Commission shall inform any persons seeking to resolve their disputes through the Commission of their rights to pursue a claim through the Minnesota Department of Human Rights as well as to voluntarily participate in a dispute resolution process. H. The Commission will not become involved in matters, which are germane to other, established Boards of or Commissions of the City, but may recommend that other commissioners review and comment on such issues. Date: This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and to law. Attest RYLt,+✓ Mary Clerk/Admimstrator Published in the Stillwater Gazette on the 3� day of Z:k- 1 1998.