Special DHRC Packet

SPECIAL DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AGENDA OCTOBER 19, 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. 1. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS 2. DHRC COMMITTEE UPDATES A. GOVERNMENT POLICY, PROGRAMS, AND PRACTICES COMMITTEE (GADDIS) B. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE (MULLEN) C. EDUCATION COMMITTEE (FLEMING) D. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE (PAIGE) 3. STATE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REPORT (HERBERT) 4. ADJOURNMENT BY 7:00 P.M. /JS S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\MISC-AGENDAS\HUMAN RELATIONS\2017\10-19-2017 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.

OUR MEETINGS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Dover Alan Gaddis Government Policy Human Programs and Practices Relations Wanda Mullen and Sara Herbert Commission Community Engagement Paul Fleming Education Meetings are the XX Thursday of each month Rita Mishoe Paige and Jon Offredo from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Open to the public, Communications these meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Sara Herbert The Commission begins each regular meeting State Human Relations Commission Liaison by inviting anyone present to address the Commission. Comments must be limited to three minutes. Meeting information and agendas are posted on the bulletin board at City Hall and on the Working together toward understanding, City of Dover’s website at Fairness. diversity and mutual respect. www.cityofdover.com CITY HALL Dover Human Relations Commission c/o City of Dover 15 Loockerman Plaza PO Box 475 Dover, DE 19903‐0475 (Between the Dover Public Library and PNC Bank) www.cityofdover.com/dhrc

WHO WE ARE OUR MISSION WHAT WE DO DHR Commission Members Committed to a philosophy of inclusion, The Commission works with the City Council At‐Large DHRC Member intergroup cooperation and fair treatment, the and the City Administration and other Sara J. Herbert City of Dover Human Relations Commission community organizations to strengthen inter‐ Phone: (302) 674‐3670 works to ensure that the City of Dover has and group relationships and to eliminate E‐mail: sarabobherbert@verizon.net utilizes policies, programs, ordinances, discrimination; and, to anticipate, prepare for organizational practices, specialized resources and resolve incidents of intergroup conflicts First District and appropriately trained employees to and disputes within the city. Paul J. Fleming Phone: (302) 734‐1585 support diversity, inclusion and cultural E‐mail: cpflem@yahoo.com competency in its organization and services. Vacant Additionally, by involving all segments of the community, the Commission promotes an Second District understanding and appreciation of the Theodore Henderson benefits of diversity, inclusion, and positive Phone: (302) 242‐7888 intergroup relations among residents of E‐mail: Theohend@comcast.net varying backgrounds in the city; and, Vacant advocates for an environment of fairness and respect. Third District Alan Gaddis Phone: (732) 996‐4343 E‐mail: Agaddis448@comcast.net Wanda Mullen Phone: (302) 399‐5267 E‐mail: herbresha@aol.com Fourth District Rita Mishoe Paige Phone: (302) 242‐1267 E‐mail: ritapaige7@comcast.net Jon Offredo OUR VISION Phone: (267) 648‐0971 E‐mail: Joffredo@gmail.com The Commission’s vision is a city whose government, organizations, groups and individual citizens value diversity, inclusion, Mailing address: respect and trust. P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903‐0475 Fax: (302) 736‐5068