FY2022

Boards and Commissions: The Human Rights commission’s duties include: 1. Disseminating information to educate the public on illegal discrimination and civil rights, such as organizing and facilitating educational public forums that address one or more of the broad range of topics included within the rubric of human rights 2. Making recommendations to the City Council for such further legislation concerning discrimination as it may deem necessary and desirable 3. Cooperating within the limits of any appropriations made for its operation with other agencies or organizations both public and private whose purposes are not inconsistent with those of Title 2 of the City Code (Human Rights Ordinance) 4. Planning programs and activities designed to eliminate racial, religious, cultural and other intergroup tensions including but not limited to sex, color, creed, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age and national origin. The Civil Service Commission approves all entrance and promotional examinations used by the City of Iowa City for civil service positions; holds appeal hearings involving the suspension, demotion, or discharge of employees holding civil service rights. Ascertains to the best of its ability the facts of the case to determine matters involving the rights of civil service employees and may affirm, modify, or reverse any case on its merits per Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa. The Telecommunications Commission serves as a review board to resolve disputes between any subscriber or potential subscriber and the cable company; reviews and audits reports by the cable company to the City as required by the Cable Television Ordinance; works with the public, the media, the City, and the cable company for the purpose of making recommendations on various issues; monitors and promotes community programming and the use of the local access channels by a wide range of individuals, institutions, and organizations; informs and educates citizens on matters related to cable TV and other communications systems; and monitors and reviews State and Federal legislative and regulatory action or change. The Climate Action Commission is charged with assisting the City in implementation of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and meeting carbon emissions reduction goals. The Commission, guided by principles of equity, considers equity impacts of proposed climate initiatives and recommends changes to current and future climate action plans. The group is The Iowa City Area Business Partnership (formerly Chamber of Commerce), Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD), University of Iowa, and others in promoting the City as a viable business location. They assist developers and prospective companies with commercial and industrial development projects. Staff advises the City Council, boards and commissions regarding economic development projects and proposals. The Climate Action & Outreach division is responsible for implementation of climate action initiatives as well as tracking and publicly reporting carbon emission reduction and energy usage data. Staff provides technical support to City departments and public for environmental and climate action programs. They serve as liaison to the Climate Action Commission.

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