| DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: |
BOARD APPOINTMENT recommending the appointment of Cynthia Hopp to the Topeka Human Relations Commission to fill an unexpired term March 21, 2020. (Council District No. 8) |
| VOTING REQUIREMENTS: |
Majority vote of the City Council (6). Mayor does not vote.
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| POLICY ISSUE: |
Ordinance 18382. The purpose of the Topeka Human Relations Commission is to endeavor to eliminate prejudice among various racial, ethnic and other groups in the city, and to further goodwill among all people of the city. |
| STAFF RECOMMENDATION: |
Mayor De La Isla recommends the appointment of Cynthia Hopp to the Topeka Human Relations Commission to fill an unexpired term and a full term ending March 21, 2020. Ms.Hopp is a resident of Topeka as required for nomination. |
| BACKGROUND: |
This is a City-created board where the City Council nominates and the Mayor appoints. The board shall be comprised of nine members and serve two-year terms. Members shall be drawn from diverse racial, ethnic, commercial, industrial and other segments of the community and shall be city residents. Members shall serve without compensation.
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| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
| There is no budgetary impact to the City. |
| SOURCE OF FUNDING: |
| Not Applicable. |