§ 57.03. Functions of Board.

The functions of the Board shall be:

(1)

To foster mutual understanding and respect among all racial, religious, age, disability and ethnic groups in the City of Orlando;

(2)

To encourage equality of treatment for, and prevent discrimination against, any racial, religious, age, disability or ethnic group or its members;

(3)

To cooperate with governmental and nongovernmental agencies and organizations having like or kindred functions;

(4)

To make such investigations and studies in the field of human relations as in the judgment of the Board will aid in effectuating its general purposes;

(5)

To assist various groups and agencies of the community to cooperate in educational campaigns devoted to the elimination of group prejudices, racial tension, intolerance or discrimination;

(6)

To aid in permitting the City of Orlando to benefit from the fullest realization of its human resources; and

(7)

To accept grants and donations on behalf of the City from foundations and others for the purpose of carrying out the above listed functions, subject to the approval of the Mayor and City Council.

(8)

To hear appeals of decisions from the Certification Board as provided in Section 57.30.

(Ord. of 4-23-1973, § 1; Ord. of 8-29-1983, Doc. #18037; Ord. of 8-28-1995, Doc. #28748; Ord. of 5-7-2007, § 2, Doc. #0705071002)