GENERAL OPERATING FUND

HUMAN RELATIONS/RESOURCES

PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT / DIVISION

ACCOUNT 001-1040-541

The Human Relations/Human Resources Department is the City's civil rights enforcement agency. Chapter X, Article I of the City Code authorizes staff to investigate and attempt to resolve complaints from those who allege unlawful discrimination within the City limits in employment, public accommodations or housing because of their race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, or disability; and familial status (families with one or more children under the age of 18) in housing.The Department also monitors the City's employment practices for compliance with the City's own policies and practices, as well as other local, state, or federal laws, rules or regulations related to equal employment opportunity and equal access to public accommodations.In addition, the staff conducts extensive training activities, which includes in-service human relations training for City employees, as well as training for external organizations. The Department sponsors Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Law Update Seminars for the general public and participates with several external organizations in providing outreach services for the community.

Significant Issues for 2003 - The increase in Personal Services for 2003 can be attributed to the 3% general wage adjustment and merit increases for eligible employees. Costs for operations at new office account for increase in Contractual Services.

2003 DEPARTMENT / DIVISION SPENDING SUMMARY

Human Relations / Human Resources

EXPENDITURES

2001 Actual

2002 Adopted

2002 Estimate

2003 Budget

Personal Services

$ 251,786

$ 265,664

$ 280,049

Contractual Services

20,265

25,900

36,900

Commodities

11,221

7,900

Capital Outlay

Debt Service

Transfers

Contingency

Total

$ 283,272

$ 299,464

$ 324,849

CURRENT YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

l Held twenty In-service training sessions for City
    employees, on the topics of Diversity and the
    Prevention of Sexual Harassment.

l Increased participation in the Equal Opportunity
    Law Seminar held in October.

l Sponsorship of four Mediation Training Courses
    offered to city employees and members of the
    community.

l Hosted and/or sponsored a number of events for
    landlords and tenants including two fair housing
    seminars and the Landlords of Lawrence Fair.

DEPARTMENT / DIVISION PERSONNEL SUMMARY

PERSONNEL

2001 Actual

2002 Adopted

2002 Estimate

2003 Budget

Authorized Positions

4.50

DEPARTMENT / DIVISION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

MAJOR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2003

1. To educate the community, Human Relations Commission, City Commission and staff about
    discrimination in employment, housing and places of public accommodations.

2. To enforce the Civil Rights Act in cases where employment, housing or public accommodation
    discrimination is evident.

3. To continue timely processing of complaints alleging unlawful discrimination.

4. To take proactive initiatives enhancing prevention of unlawful discrimination by public education, outreach
    and information (Fair Housing and Employment Law seminars).

5. To provide training support for City employees in the area of Human Relations (Prevention of Sexual
    Harassment, Diversity, etc.).

6. To participate with other City departments in on-going efforts to develop and manage an effective
    workforce development program.

7. To provide consulting and investigative support for City departments in matters relating to Human
    Relations.

Rehelio A. Samuel, Director

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

2000 Actual

2001 Actual

2002 Estimated

2003 Projected

* Shading indicates positions funded from this account. The partially shaded position is funded 50% from the account and 50% from a federal housing grant.

Discrimination Complaints Processed/ Specialist

600