Sec. 35-36. - Established.

Pursuant to sections 1-103 and 1-104 of the city charter, the Wilmington Civil Rights Commission is hereby established.

(Code 1968, § 20-59.4(a); Ord. No. 92-053(sub 1), § 3(i), 7-2-92)

Sec. 35-37. - Composition, qualifications.

The civil rights commission shall be composed of 19 residents of the city who shall be representative of the many ethnic groups in the city and men and women, without regard to sexual orientation, race, religion or physical disability; four of the members of the commission shall be members of city council who shall be designated by the president of city council as members of the civil rights commission, subject to confirmation by resolution of city council approved by a majority of all members of the city council.

(Code 1968, § 20-50.4(a); Ord. No. 97-005, § 1, 2-20-97)

Sec. 35-38. - Appointment, terms.

The members of the civil rights commission shall be appointed by the mayor and serve at the pleasure of the mayor.

(Code 1968, § 20-50.4(a))

Sec. 35-39. - General authority.

The civil rights commission shall be authorized to address issues of allegedly discriminatory treatment resulting from the delivery of city government services or the implementation of city policies.

(Code 1968, § 20-50.4(a))

Sec. 35-40. - Reports, recommendations.

From time to time, the civil rights commission may report to and make recommendations to the mayor and the city council regarding issues which have been brought to its attention which involve alleged instances of discriminatory treatment of individuals or groups of individuals.

(Code 1968, § 20-59.4(a))

Sec. 35-41. - Minority affairs task force.

The mayor shall designate five of the members of the civil rights commission, who shall themselves be minority group members as defined in section 35-162, to serve with two members of the city council who are also minority group members and who shall be designated by city council resolution, as the minority affairs task force of the commission and perform the functions and duties deemed necessary by the commission in a manner consistent with the provisions of this article.

(Code 1968, § 20-59.4(b))

Sec. 35-42. - Access to information.

The civil rights commission shall have access to such information as is necessary to carry out its duties as provided by law. Only such information as is protected by federal, state or local law may be withheld from the commission.

(Code 1968, § 20-59.4(c))

Sec. 35-43. - Review of EEO reports.

The civil rights commission shall conduct a regular review of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reports to monitor compliance with such requirements through the affirmative action plans and policies for city government.

(Code 1968, § 20-59.4(c)(3))

Sec. 35-44. - Minority business programs.

The civil rights commission shall review on an as needed basis allegations regarding discriminatory treatment of individuals or groups in the delivery of city services or in the operation of city programs and elicit citizens' comments as to the impact of such programs upon various communities, particularly the minority community and particularly regarding minority business programs, city goals for contract setasides, and the relationship of and communications between city government and minority citizens.

(Code 1968, § 20-59.4(c)(4))

Sec. 35-45. - Anticipatory authority.

The civil rights commission shall be authorized to coordinate with community organizations and with organizations, such as the National Conference of Christians and Jews and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ("NAACP"), the receipt of relevant information regarding situations brought to its attention which involve circumstances which in the commission's judgment could lead to acts of violence against members of any minority group or other group allegedly receiving discriminatory treatment. The commission may attempt to alleviate the conditions or circumstances involved in such situations; provided, however, the commission shall not interfere in the proper conduct of any investigation by federal, state or city law enforcement officers.

(Code 1968, § 20-59.4(c)(5); Ord. No. 97-005, § 1, 2-20-97)

Sec. 35-46. - Staff, support services.

The mayor's office shall coordinate the city government's efforts to provide all necessary information, staff and support services necessary to the proper conduct of the civil rights commission's activities.

(Code 1968, § 20-59.4(c)(6))

Secs. 35-47—35-75. - Reserved.