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Human Rights Commission
Purpose:
The Commission's purpose is to promote and secure mutual understanding and respect among all economic, social, religious, age, ethnic, sexual, and racial groups in the city, and shall act as conciliator in controversies involving intergroup and interracial relations. The Commission shall cooperate with federal, state, and other city agencies in an effort to develop harmonious intergroup and interracial relations and shall endeavor to enlist the support of civic, religious, labor, industrial, and commercial groups and civic leaders dedicated to the improvement of intergroup and interracial relations and elimination of discriminatory practices.
Membership:
| Member | Position | Term Expires |
| Althia Caldwell | 02/28/2022 | |
| Charley Allen | 07/25/2022 | |
| Doris Saunders | 11/21/2023 | |
| Gerald Washington | 10/24/2023 | |
| Linda Cherry | Council Representative | 12/31/2022 |
| Peggy Munke | 12/10/2021 | |
| SG Carthell | Chair/Treasurer | 12/10/2021 |
Meetings:
| Location: | City Hall |
| Address: | 500 Main Street, Murray KY |
| Date and Time: | Second Monday of the month at 4:00PM |
If you are interested in serving on this board/commission please complete an application. or if you would like more information regarding this board/commission, contact the City Clerk by email or call (270) 762-0300.
The February 15th 2021 Human Rights Commission meeting will be held via WebEx to promote safety during this pandemic. If you wish to attend, use this link to join the meeting. The lobby for the meeting will open by 4:00PM. Anyone joining the meeting must provide a full name and email address to be admitted. By default everyone entering the meeting will start muted. Please remain muted until the floor has been opened for public comment.
Or contact us at humanrightscommission@murrayky.gov
Additional Information:
| Upcoming Events -Fall Events |
| NEW Free Income Tax Preparation |
| Human Rights Commission Bylaws |
| Free Resources for Parents, Students and Teachers on Bullying |
| Statistics-Bullying in the Schools and in the Workplace |
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| Murray State University, Office of Multicultural Affairs/Color Chronicles covers the City of Murray Human Rights Commission Conference which was on April 16, 2013. To see the youtube videoclick here. |
| Human Rights Commission Meeting Agenda - February 15, 2021 |
| Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes - January 11, 2021 |
