Founded: In 1971 as an official governmental commission by the Board of Supervisors in collaboration with the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities.
Mission: To deal with intergroup tensions; to foster mutual understanding among all residents of Orange County; to promote measures to eliminate prejudice, intolerance and discrimination against any individual or group.
Appointment Authority: Six Commissioners appointed by the OC Board of Supervisors, five appointed by the OC League of Cities after nomination by their City Council.
Role: Conducting hearings on civil and human rights issues; taking positions on challenging human relations issues; studying contentious issues relating to discrimination, intolerance and prejudice; mediating conflicts; educating institutions and individuals in Orange County about issues pertaining to change, diversity, fear and bigotry; evaluating the Executive Director in collaboration with the Community Resources Department.
Commissioner's Responsibility: Prepare for, attend and participate in the monthly meetings of the Commission. Participate in at least one committee.
Orange County Human Relations Commission meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in conference room A/B on the Main floor of Building B, 1300 S. Grand Ave, Santa Ana, 92705. Commission meetings are open to the public and guest are invited to speak during Open Forum at the beginning of each meeting. The office parking lot and restrooms are accessible to people with disabilities. View Google Map
Commissioners
Bill Wood
Chair
Vincent De Vargas
Vice Chair
Ellen Ahn
Nadia Bettendorf
Becky Esparza
Ken Inouye
Leslie Le
Chief Dave Maggard
Carol Turpen
Doug Wooley
Supervisor Bill Campbell Supports OC Human Relations Commission:
On June 28, 2011, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with OC Human Relations Council to support the Commission's work. We want to thank the hundreds of people who sent in messages of support, spoke with supervisors individually, or attended the meeting to lend their voice to the critical nature of this organization. We also appreciate of diverse community leaders who took time out of their busy schedules to attend the various Hearings to voice their support for OC Human Relations. A number of supporters addressed the Board of Supervisors at the Hearing. You can watch some of them below:
Dr. Jasjit Singh: Rabbi Stephen Einstein: Dr. Gurpreet Ahuja:
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