The purpose of this chapter is to establish a nonjudicial Human Rights Commission consistent with the Iowa Civil Rights Act; to recognize the authority of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission and foster use of its procedures and programs; and to proclaim a public policy of nondiscrimination by securing freedom from discriminatory practices, protecting individual dignity, ensuring their full productive capacities, preserving the public safety, health, and general welfare, and promoting the interests, rights, and privileges of individual citizens within the City.

Action: <span>Consider motion to accept first consideration of ORDINANCE&nbsp; 2003.</span>

Action: <span>Consider motion to accept staff request to suspend the rule that ordinances must be considered on three different days and accept second &amp; third consideration of ORDINANCE 2003, sending it on its final passage and publication as required by law.</span>