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County Administrator's Report 9. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	08/15/2019
Issue: Appointments to the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission
From:	Janice Gilley
Department:	County Administrator's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Appointments to the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission - Janice P. Gilley, County Administrator

That the Board appoint two of the following individuals to the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission (EPHRC), to serve a two-year term, effective through May 1, 2021:

1. Sarah Ballew;
2. Sandra Donaldson;
3. Harold Griffin, Jr.;
4. Casey Harris;
5. Christina Pizza;
6. Harry Thomas; or
7. Brian Wyer.

A Community and Media Relations General Alert was posted on July 12, 2019, seeking volunteer applicants for the EPHRC.

BACKGROUND:

The Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission has been re-established under County Ordinance 2019-13, as approved by the Board on March 7, 2019, to provide the community with assistance in reviewing and resolving employment and fair housing discrimination complaints and improve community relations for persons in Escambia County. Under the new EPHRC structure, one County Commissioner must be appointed for a two year term to perform ex officio the functions of an additional office and four citizens must be appointed by the Board to serve as members for a two year term. The City will separately appoint one ex officio member from City Council plus three general members for two year terms.

Resumes of the general applicants are provided for review.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

In accordance with Ordinance 2019-13, Board approval is required for all its appointments to the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Per the recently approved Ordinance, the Neighborhood Enterprise Division Manager will serve as staff liaison to the EPHRC and assist as needed to support the EPHRC Board.

Attachments
Sarah Ballew - Letter of Interest and Resume
Sandra Donaldson - Letter of Interest and Resume
Harold Griffin, Jr. - Letter of Interest and Resume
Casey Harris - Letter of Interest and Resume
Christina Pizza - Letter of Interest and Resume
Harry Thomas - Letter of Interest and Resume
Brian Wyer - Letter of Interest and Resume
EPHRC General Alert