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 Anchorage
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 4. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
 Chapter 4.60. PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARDS

  § 4.60.290. Anchorage Community Diversity Advisory Commission.

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  • A.

    There is hereby established the Anchorage Community Diversity Advisory commission, consisting of nine members, reflective of the diverse population of Anchorage. Members of the commission may be nominated by the mayor, any member of the assembly or any member of the public, and shall be appointed by the mayor and the mayor shall set their terms, confirmed by the Assembly.

    B.

    The purpose of the commission is to increase the community's awareness of and appreciation for the unique racial and ethnic diversity of Anchorage and to promote acceptance in Anchorage. The commission shall be staffed by, and report directly to, the office of equal opportunity.

    C.

    The Anchorage Community Diversity Advisory Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

    1.

    Act as a clearinghouse and serve as the executive board of the community diversity coalition to receive and coordinate information on and the status of racial and ethnic issues in Anchorage;

    2.

    Serve as the municipality's informational resource on issues of diversity-related conflict as situations arise;

    3.

    Hear and review public concerns on racial and ethnic issues in Anchorage and make recommendations to the office of equal opportunity;

    4.

    Advise and recommend policies to the mayor and assembly that will enhance appreciation of racial and ethnic diversity and promote acceptance within Anchorage; and

    5.

    Collaborate with other agencies and community programs to raise the consciousness of the community regarding the unique racial and ethnic diversity of Anchorage to promote acceptance.

    D.

    This commission shall terminate on October 14, 2012, unless affirmatively continued by the assembly in accordance with section 4.05.150.

(AO No. 2006-128, § 1, 9-26-06; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-11)

Editor's note

AO No. 2006-128, § 1, effective September 26, 2006, amended the Code by adding provisions designated as a new section 4.60.280. Inasmuch as there already exist provisions so designated, the provisions of said ordinance have been included herein as a new section 4.60.290 at the discretion of the editor.