What is the Community Relations Board? We thought we would give you the description as well as its Chair.
Sec. 2-125. - Creation of community relations board; advisory function.
There is hereby created and established the City of Lake Worth Community Relations Board to serve in an advisory capacity to the city commission and the city manager. The board shall serve to promote amicable relations among the racial and cultural groups within the community. The board shall consult with and advise the city manager and the city commission in matters affecting law enforcement policies and community relations,
Sec. 2-126. - Duties.
(a)
It shall be the duty of the board to:
(1)
Empower and support citizens and neighborhoods to create social justice, equal opportunity and a harmonious environment within the community, the city government and the city administration.
(2)
Investigate on its own initiative as a board any complaint, situation or occurrence which may strain relationships.
(3)
Function in a conciliatory manner pertaining to problems which may arise regarding resident rights and responsibilities with groups within the community.
(4)
To act as a catalyst and help to develop strategies to meet the needs of various groups including community education and cultural integration.
(5)
Foster open dialogue and partnerships within the community and among neighbors, neighborhood associations, leaders and elected officials; increase community cooperation and minority participation in the productive life of the city, striving to reduce racial and cultural stereotypes that create social inequalities in our community, conflicts and instability.
(6)
Increase communications between law enforcement and the community; provide input on law enforcement policies and procedures and assist the city commission and city manager in balancing community priorities and resources by advising them on law enforcement resource issues.
(7)
Submit written reports to the city commission, city manager, and Sheriff's Command District 14.
1 comment:
The duties of such Board are spelled out and can be adhered to by culturally evolved persons,i.e, with good upbringing background and socially evolved behaviour.
A well mannered person (not with manners acquired in the streets)
will have no difficulty,behaving accordingly.
Is there a problem with a certain element which forced their own equal in charge of their local Board?
It does not pay our taxes, nor does it have any significance to the highest tax payers of Lake Worth, especially with common street element's type behaviour and actions!That element creates a social dam.
Dee McNamara.
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