Department of Administration and Finance 2016 Annual Report

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Department of Administration & Fin Filed in Clerk's Office 2016 Annual Report MAY 15 2017 Top Achievements during 2016: I(AREEMAH FOWLER Strong Inclusive Economy CITY CLERK,SOUTH BEND,IN o The Purchasing Manager participated in the Indiana Department of Administration Women's Business Conference by hosting lunch and networking with Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA), Michiana SCORE, St. Mary's College Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative, Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership, and the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA). All Residents Empowered with Education, Mobility, and Technology • The Human Rights Director and the Commission Staff worked the Martin Luther King Day Celebration by manning a booth answering questions and passing out literature concerning the Human Rights of residents of Saint Joseph County. • Human Rights continued to offer scholarships to three college-bound students that participated in the Annual Human Rights Awareness Day Recognition Luncheon and Fair Housing Workshop. The top three essay writers received scholarships valued at $2,500, $2,000 and $1,500 respectively. • The Human Rights Commission continues to promote Study Circles and a Little Taste of Peace throughout the year. • The Human Rights Commission sponsored a training at the Century Center concerning LGBTQ issues in employment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provided the speaker. • The Human Rights Commission provided training for the Community Homebuyers Corporation First Time Homebuyers Post Purchase class. The training dealt with discrimination in housing and employment. • The Commission Director held training sessions for a Saint Mary's Human Resources Class, an American National University Human Resources Class and to the Jefferson Intermediate School Diversity Club. The Commission also works with troubled youth at Clay High School. • The Commission continues to work with the Michiana Human Rights Initiative to celebrate the United Declaration of Human Rights. A program was held at Indiana University at South Bend on December 10, 2016. This is an annual event that is held on December 101h every year. Professor Darryl Heller was the keynote speaker. 1