FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo City Commission will hear a report Monday night on the latest work on two commissions – the Human Rights Commission and Native American Commission.
The two commissions were part of a January proposal that sought to end their work, along with other commissions, but the Fargo City Commission later decided to give the groups until March to work on plans to potentially continue the work of the commissions under different umbrellas.
Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has been working since the January 5 meeting to chart a future for the organization.
In a letter to commissioners, Assistant City Administrator Brenda Derrig said the board ‘is close to developing a transition plan.’
“However, following their February 19 meeting, a majority of the members of the Human Rights Commission are requesting a 60-day extension to allow for additional working sessions to complete the restructuring of the Board,” Derrig said.
Native American Commission
The Native American Commission says ‘an opportunity has emerged for the Native American Commission to transition to a broader, community-based governance model.’
“This opportunity is the result of current and former indigenous NAC participants envisioning a more flexible structure,” a letter from Planning Director Nicole Crutchfield and Native American Commission Chair Ashley Littlewolf read. “One that can better navigate geographic boundaries and bureaucratic systems while reducing reliance on City staffing and overhead.”
The group’s transition timeline says it’ll gradually take place, ‘ensuring uninterrupted engagement and continued partnership with the City of Fargo.’
