SPECIAL DHRC PACKET

SPECIAL DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AGENDA JUNE 22, 2017 - 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA DOVER, DELAWARE PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE WELCOMED ON ANY ITEM AND WILL BE PERMITTED AT APPROPRIATE TIMES. W HEN POSSIBLE , PLEASE NOTIFY THE C ITY C LERK (736-7008 OR E- MAIL AT CITYCLERK@DOVER.DE.US) SHOULD YOU WISH TO BE RECOGNIZED. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS 1. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE CHAIR - EDUCATION COMMITTEE 2. DHRC COMMITTEE UPDATES A. GOVERNMENT POLICY, PROGRAMS, AND PRACTICES COMMITTEE (GADDIS) B. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE (MULLEN) C. EDUCATION COMMITTEE D. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE (PAIGE) 3. LIAISON TO STATE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 4. DHRC PARTICIPATION IN RADIO SEGMENT 5. DEVELOPMENT OF DHRC BROCHURE 6. UPDATE OF DHRC WEBPAGE 7. SPONSORSHIP OF EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 8. DHRC VACANCIES 9. ADJOURNMENT BY 7:00 P.M. /JS S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\MISC-AGENDAS\HUMAN RELATIONS\2017\06-22-2017 SPECIAL DHRC AGENDA.WPD THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(E)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING.

Intake Forms • Anyone wishing to present a concern to the Dover Human Relations Contact Us Commission may request an Intake Dover Human Form from the Mayor's Office at City For additional information about the Hall, 15 E. Loockerman Street, Dover Dover Human Relations Relations or by calling (302) 736-7005. Commission, please contact: Commission Completed forms may be hand delivered, mailed or faxed to the Dover Human Relations Commission Mayor's Office. Upon completion c/o City of Dover and submission of the Intake Form, a 15 E. Loockerman Street formal hearing will be scheduled P.O. Box475 before the Commission. Dover, DE 19903-0475 Working together toward (302) 736-7005 (Phone) understanding, fairness and (302) 736-7002 (Fax) mutual respect Information is also available on the City of Dover's Web site (www .cityofdover.com) by clicking on Human Relations under the General Information section . • City of Dover Dover, Delaware

Commission Members Mission Statement · Meeting lnfomation Mr. Gregory J. Bunkley The Dover Human Relations Open public meetings are held on the Dr. Phyllis Edamatsu Commission is an advisory body created fourth Wednesday of each month at Mr. Paul Fleming by the Mayor and Dover City Council to 6:30 p.m. These meetings are held in Mr. William H. Franklin, Jr. foster the philosophy of inclusion, inter- the Council Chambers at City Hall, 15 Dr. Samuel B. Hoff - group cooperation and fair treatment. It E. Loockerman Street, Dover, Ms. Prameela Kaza is the goal of the Commission to promote and develop an environment of faimei.is Delaware. Ms. Mittie Kelley Col. (Ret.) John Kotzun, Chair and respect among the citizens of Dover and to involve all segments of the The Commission begins each regular Michael J. Malkiewicz, Esquire community in understanding and meeting by inviting anyone present to Dr. Nilakantan Nagarajan appreciating the benefits of positive inter- address the Commission. Comments Dr. Peter A. Oldziey group relations. must be limited to three minutes. Ms. Ellen 0 . Wasfi The Commission is empowered to Meeting information and agendas are develop ways to measure and monitor posted on the bulletin board at City community relations, particularly those Hall and on the City of Dover's Web that are sources of inter-group conflict, in site at www.cityofdover.com. • ·committee Assignm_ ents order to relieve tensions arising from such conflict. It may offer programs to help residents and neighborhoods of the City of Dover prevent and resolve issues Executive Committee of human relations. Col. (Ret.) John Kotzun, Chair Assessment Committee The Commission is authorized to inquire into incidents of inter-group conflicts, Dr. Phyllis Edamatsu, Chair disputes and alleged discrimination ommunity Programs Committee within the City and to make recommendations to the Mayor and City School Programs Committee Council for action to alleviate such Ms. Ellen Wasfi, Chair conflicts. Media/Public Relations Committee Such recommendations shall focus on Ms. Ellen W asfi, Chair measures to promote fairness, inclusiveness, civility and enhanced Intake Screening Committee communication and understanding Mr. William H. Franklin, Jr., Chair among Dover residents. Final Education and Development Committee determination on these matters rests with Ms. Mittie Kelley, Chair the Mayor and City Council. "li'6N!J£f-- Ff)IR/ Ct ti IL !tfoD Jtlsf -m~/fTtll GIJI Na{ SPGC! f)-L Tfl,bf'Jjf{I 6-fV7

City of Dover, Delaware - Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC) DIRECTORY SERVICES BUSINESS GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY LIBRARY POLICE HOW DO I? City of Dover Delaware How may we help?  Capital of The First State Government Government / Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC) Meetings Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC) Type of Government Mayor Mission City Council Committed to a philosophy of inclusion, intergroup cooperation and fair treatment, the City of Dover Human City Manager Relations Commission works to ensure that the City of Dover has and utilizes policies, programs, ordinances, organizational practices, specialized resources and appropriately trained employees to support diversity, Elections inclusion and cultural competency in its organization and services. City Departments Additionally, by involving all segments of the community, the Commission promotes an understanding and City of Dover Contact Form appreciation of the benefits of diversity, inclusion, and positive intergroup relations among residents of varying List of Committees, backgrounds in the city; and, advocates for an environment of fairness and respect. Commissions, and Boards The Commission works with the City Council and the City Administration and other community organizations to Public Documents strengthen inter-group relationships and to eliminate discrimination; and, to anticipate, prepare for and resolve incidents of intergroup conflicts and disputes within the city. Ceremonial Documents City Budget Vision Ordinances, Resolutions, and The Commission’s vision is a city whose government, organizations, groups and individual citizens value Tributes diversity, inclusion, respect and trust. Dover Human Relations Profiles for Dover Human Relations Commission Members Commission (DHRC) DHRC 2015-2018 Strategic Plan Dover Human Relations Commission Diversity Research Project City of Dover Delaware Quick Links The Capital of The First State Meetings/Agendas Municipal Code Forms/Brochures Prop. Tax Lookup Elections Dover TV Copyright © 2017 EvoGov, Inc.    Staff Login  Citizen Portal https://www.cityofdover.com/dhrc[6/14/2017 9:17:06 AM]

City of Dover, Delaware - Profiles for DHRC Members DIRECTORY SERVICES BUSINESS GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY LIBRARY POLICE HOW DO I? City of Dover Delaware How may we help?  Capital of The First State Profiles for DHRC Members At-Large DHRC Member _____________________________________________ Sara J. Herbert P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903-0475 Ph: (302) 674-3670 Fax: (302) 736-5068 E-mail: Sara Herbert View Bio _____________________________________________ DHRC Members from the First District _____________________________________________ Paul J. Fleming P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903-0475 Ph: (302) 734-1585 Fax: (302) 736-5068 E-mail: Paul Fleming View Bio Vacancy _____________________________________________ DHRC Members from the Second District _____________________________________________ Theodore Henderson P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903-0475 Ph: (302) 242-7888 Fax: (302) 736-5068 E-mail: Theodore Henderson View Bio Vacancy _____________________________________________ DHRC Members from the Third District _____________________________________________ Alan Gaddis P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903-0475 Ph: (732) 996-4343 Fax: (302) 736-5068 E-mail: Alan Gaddis https://www.cityofdover.com/Profiles-for-DHRC-Members[6/14/2017 9:28:02 AM]

City of Dover, Delaware - Profiles for DHRC Members View Bio Wanda Mullen P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903-0475 Ph: (302) 399-5267 Fax: (302) 736-5068 E-mail: Wanda Mullen View Bio _____________________________________________ DHRC Members from the Fourth District _____________________________________________ Rita Mishoe Paige P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903-0475 Ph: (302) 242-1267 Fax: (302) 736-5068 E-mail: Rita Mishoe Paige View Bio Vacancy City of Dover Delaware Quick Links The Capital of The First State Meetings/Agendas Municipal Code Forms/Brochures Prop. Tax Lookup Elections Dover TV Copyright © 2017 EvoGov, Inc.    Staff Login  Citizen Portal https://www.cityofdover.com/Profiles-for-DHRC-Members[6/14/2017 9:28:02 AM]