10082-11 Amend Code- Municipal Code Sec 2-59 Advisory Commission on Black Males

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Ordinance Amending Section 2-59 of the South Bend Municipal Code Page 2 (2) Statistical studies detailing the status of black males reveal startling and disturbing conditions and trends which are impeding progress toward full participation in the mainstream of our society. (3) Poverty, violence, drug abuse, debilitating health problems, and the under-education, underemployment and unemployment of black males promote self-destructive behaviors and create a myriad of community problems. (4) There is a need in the City of South Bend to create practical proposals and workable remedies in the areas of employment, education, health and criminal justice to reduce the problems which black males face. (b) Establishment, Duties and Responsibilities^�^-'�^�^�^u°�;^: (1) The South Bend Advisory Commission on ^��^ ^-„°ri�^� Black Males is established. (2) The South Bend Advisory Commission on Black Males shall make a systematic local study of the following: I. The conditions described in para�raph(a) of this section; II. The reasons for the existence of those conditions. (3 This Commission shall propose measures to alleviate and correct the underlyin� causes of the conditions described in para�aph(a) of this section. (4) This Commission mav studv other topics suggested by the Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males and topics sug es� ted by the Chairperson of the local Commission. �5) This Commission shall receive su�gestions or comments pertinent to the issues that the Commission studies as well as from other �overnmental a�encies, public and private or�anizations and private citizens. �6) This Commission shall have the authority to enter into memorandum of understandin�s which would require approval of the Common Council, and ma�ppoint committees as needed. (c) Relationship Between the State Commission and the Local Commission. Principles of cooperation shall govern the relationship of the South Bend Advisory on Black Males with the State Commission on the Social Status of Black Males. T'he State Commission and the local Advisory Commission shall make every effort to: (1) Assist each other to reach the common goals associated with the_purpose of this ordinance. �2) Communicate to avoid duplication of efforts and/or interference with activities.