Human Relations Committee
Members
Formation of this Committee is currently underway, and this page will be updated when that is completed.
Members of the committee will be appointed for staggered three year terms, with the initial term lengths to be designated by the Appointments Subcommittee. Members shall include: 1 member appointed by the City Manager; 2 members appointed by the Mayor; 9 members appointed by the City Council and 1 member of the City Council appointed by the Council.
About the Committee
Following are links to the Committee's Policies & Procedures and Vision & Mission documents:
Laconia Human Relations Committee - Policies & Procedures
Laconia Human Relations Committee - Vision & Mission
Our Vision:
The Laconia Human Relations Committee envisions a world where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, respect and kindness.
Our Mission:
The Committee shall strive to:
a) Cultivate a community-wide climate that is welcoming to the individuality and dignity of each person.
b) Include every individual, group and organization in Laconia in support of our vision.
c) Educate ourselves and our children about the presence and dehumanizing impact of prejudicial attitudes.
d) Promote policies and practices which encourage equal opportunity through equity and justice for all.
e) Proactively resist and publicly condemn any practices or incidents in our community which either result from or might encourage prejudice, intolerance, harassment and discrimination.
Objectives:
The Committee shall:
a) Support the changing face of our community by working with individuals, City Council, business groups, service, health and educational institutions.
b) Actively pursue the prevention of prejudice, intolerance, harassment and discrimination in our community through public discourse, media exposure, and community action to raise awareness about these issues.
c) Create programs and initiatives in furtherance of our vision such as the Welcoming Laconia Initiative, the Laconia Multicultural Festival and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration.
Zoom link for Laconia Human Relations Committee meetings:
Laconia Human Relations Committee meeting agendas can be found on the "Agendas and Minutes" page on our website. Please click the link below to join meetings of the Committee. via Zoom:
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