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Human Rights Commission
Contact: Diane Hawkins
414 E 12th Street
4th Floor
Kansas City, MO
64106

513-1810
Diane.Hawkins@kcmo.org
 
Description: The Human Rights Commission is a seven-member entity that reviews a variety of civil and human rights complaints. Members are appointed by the Mayor. The commission is authorized by state statue RSMO 213.020 and 213.135 to hear complaints that violate RSMO Chapter 213 in accordance with procedures set forth by the statue. Commission members are empowered to (1) develop task forces (e.g. education, labor, religion, hate and bias crimes, etc.); (2) work with civil rights and community organizations to review patterns of discrimination and hate crimes in Kansas City; and (3) hold hearings regarding issues on general or specific civil and human rights affecting citizens. This is a brief overview of the mission of the Human Rights Commission. APPOINTMENT PROCESS: Mayor makes all 7 appointments from the City at-large. NUMBER OF CITY MEMBERS: 7 TERM: 3 years
Conflict of Interest Required:  Yes

Board Members
MemberStatusExpiration Date
Eddie Lorenzo Appointed 7/16/2014
Nekeisha Harris Appointed 12/17/2013
Christopher Huff Appointed 5/9/2014
Nancy Olivares Nominated 8/27/2013
Kelly Kendall Appointed 5/9/2014
Stancia Whitcob Jenkins Appointed 3/5/2014
Jane McQueeny Appointed 8/27/2013



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