Fargo Human Rights Commission looking for applicants following vacancy notice

(Fargo, ND) -- The City of Fargo's Human Rights Commission is looking to the public to fill a vacancy on the board.

The commission meets every third Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m, and has a time commitment of 1-5 hours per month on average. City officials say responsibilities of serving on the board fall into the following categories.

• Provide leadership in the areas of public service.
• Encourage and educate the public in the promotion of civil rights.
• Identify issues of principal concern to members of the community in the area of civil rights and to recommend priorities and objectives to the board of city commissioners.
• Encourage adherence to federal and state laws regarding civil rights, including Chapter 14-02.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, through education, conciliation, and mediation.

"We are actively seeking applicants with backgrounds and experiences to effectively represent the people of Fargo, "said Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney. "Please consider serving your city."

Members of the public interested in applying to the board can do so by clicking here.