§ 38-41. Establishment; membership.

(a)

There shall be a human rights commission, formerly known as the civil rights board, which shall be an agency as such term is defined in RSMo § 536.010. Such commission shall comprise seven members, including a chairperson, to be appointed by the mayor. The commission shall be a local commission as authorized by RSMo §§ 213.020 and 213.135, and as such shall have the power and authority to hear complaints of violations of RSMo ch. 213, in accordance with procedures set forth in RSMo ch. 213, and in this chapter.

(b)

All members shall serve without compensation and shall serve initial staggered terms at the discretion of the council and mayor of three years for three members, two years for three members, and one year for one member; provided that all members shall continue in office until their respective successors shall have been appointed and qualified. In the event of death or resignation of any appointee, a successor shall be appointed by the original appointing authority to serve during the unexpired portion of his or her term.

(Ord. No. 130041, § 5, 3-21-13)