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AMES HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Meeting held via Zoom
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at pm by Chair Jill Crosser.
Members Present: Wayne Clinton, Liming Pals, Jahmai Fisher, and Madesh Samanu
Member(s) Absent: None
Guests: Elizabeth Johnson, Executive Director, Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Staff Liaison: Deb Schildroth
Approval of Minutes: Madesh moved approval of the June 25, 2020 minutes and
Wayne seconded. Motion carried unanimously
Public Forum: None
Iowa Civil Rights Commission Training for Commissioners: Elizabeth Johnson
presented on the role and responsibility of ICRC as well as the process used to receive
and investigate complaints.
Renewal of Iowa Civil Rights Commission Annual Cooperative Agreement for FY
2020/21: This agreement allows the Ames Human Relations Commission and City of
Ames to partner with ICRC in the management of intake and resolution of civil rights
complaints. Wayne moved approval of the agreement and Madesh seconded. Motion
carried.
Preparation for the Presentation of the 2019 Annual Report to City Council on
August 11, 2020: The plan is to move forward with the presentation on this date.
Preference on AHRC Meeting Format Due to COVID-19: August meeting will be
conducted over Zoom.
Commissioner Announcements: None
Next Meeting: August 27, 2020 at 5:30pm.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 5:45pm.