Lawrence Alliance	Human Relations
1. The City Commission establishes the Lawrence Alliance	10-103: “There is hereby created a Commission to be known as the Human Relations Commission.”
2. That the mission of the Lawrence Alliance shall be to create a discrimination-free environment in Lawrence.	10-104.1: “To endeavor to eliminate prejudice among the various racial, ethnic and other groups in the city and to further goodwill among all people of Lawrence.”
3. That the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Lawrence City Commission shall appoint a board of not less than twelve (12) nor more than fifteen (15) members which shall serve as a representative body for the community and shall involve volunteers and community members.	10-103: “Said Commission shall consist of nine (9) members to be drawn from diverse racial, ethnic, commercial, industrial and other segments of the community, who shall be citizens of the City of Lawrence and who shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the consent of the Governing Body.”
4. That the Lawrence Alliance shall advise the City Commission on matters pertaining to the accomplishment of their mission and serve the City of Lawrence. . .	10-104.9: “To advise the members of the Governing Body, regularly, through distribution of its minutes, memoranda, reports and other pertinent documents, the items of business brought before the Commission, and the activities and recommendations of the Commission.”
5. To actively address racism and discrimination in Lawrence.	10-104.1: “To endeavor to eliminate prejudice among the various racial, ethnic and other groups in the city and to further goodwill among all people of Lawrence.”
6. To develop linkages among individuals, groups and institutions to foster awareness, understanding and appreciation for all aspects of human diversity.	10-104.2:  “To promote goodwill, cooperation and conciliation among elements of the population of this city”
7. To assist individuals who experience discrimination.	10-104.10: To receive, investigate, decide, and attempt to conciliate a complaint or complaints alleging discrimination, segregation, or separation in employment, public accommodations, or housing.
8. To build on the rich history of Lawrence by celebrating its diversity.	N/A