Authorizing City of South Bend Along with St. Joseph Co and City of Mishawaka to be Known as the Disability Rights Commission

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RESOLUTION NO. 1334-8 S- A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO ENTER INTO, ALONG WITH THE COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH AND THE CITY OF MISHAWAKA, A JOINT COMMISSION TO BE KNOWN AS THE DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION. WHEREAS, the city of South Bend promotes the full integration of persons with disabilities into all areas of economic , political , and community life, WHEREAS, it is the policy of the city South Bend to promote equal opportunity in employment and access to public accommodations , and to eliminate practices which discriminate in these areas on the basis of disability. It is further the policy of said unit of government to support the federal policies of equal opportunity in education and housing, WHEREAS, there exist barriers to full integration and to the elimination of discriminatory practices, WHEREAS, it is recognized by the city South Bend that in society such barriers and discriminatory practices work to deprive the community of participation by a significant segment of its population, thereby depriving the community of the talents, skills, and knowledge of that segment, WHEREAS, city of South Bend is fully committed to utilizing all appropriate resources at its disposal , and to coordinating efforts with persons with disabilities toward the goals of removing barriers to full integration and the elimination of discriminatory practices, WHEREAS, the St. Joseph County and the City of Mishawaka have the same concerns and the many similar problems, it would be best to utilize a united effort to reach these goals through a joint commission to be known as The Disability Rights Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend , Indiana: SECTION I. The City is authorized to participate in a Disability Rights Commission, the terms of which are set forth in and attached to this Resolution, with all powers and duties as set forth in said attachment. SECTION II. The Disability Rights Commission shall report on its findings to the Council at least once a year. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor. rem •er o e `. :en. ommon ounci FILED IN CLERK'S OFFICE PRESENTEE Q`;-9- ere' SEP 4 1985 NOT APPROVEq • IRENE GAMMON "9.4" Q CITY CLERK, SO. Bri'D, IN ADOPTED !• ;9.er