Human Rights Commission

Meetings

Meetings occur upon request or when circumstances warrant.

Members

The Human Rights Commission consists of six members appointed to three year terms. If you have questions, concerns, or think you may have been a victim of discrimination, contact any member of the Hibbing Human Rights Commission at the numbers listed below.

To apply for a seat on the commission:

Fill out, download and submit this Human Rights Commission Application.

Purpose

The purpose of the Hibbing Human Rights Commission is to secure for all citizens freedom from discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, and age.

All boards and commissions are governed by Chapter 2 Section 15 of the City Ordinances.

Goal

The goal of the Hibbing Human Rights Commission is to work with the community to promote human rights and dignity, eliminate hate, prejudice and discrimination, respect diversity, and to provide a local and confidential source of assistance for residents and non-residents with discrimination complaints.