DIY History | Transcribe | Campus Culture | Civil rights and race relations materials, 1957-1964 | An Ordinance on Human Rights and Unlawful Practices Page 1

Transcribe
Translate

Civil rights and race relations materials, 1957-1964

An Ordinance on Human Rights and Unlawful Practices Page 1

ORDINANCE NO. ___
AN ORDINANCE ON HUMAN RIGHTS
AND
UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Whereas, the state of Iowa, in Article I, Section 1, constitution of the state of Iowa, proclaims that all persons are by nature free and equal; and

Whereas, it is necessary and proper to provide for the safety, preserve the health, promote the prosperity, improve the morals, order, comfort and convenience of the city of Burlington and the inhabitants of said city; and

Whereas, there exists a need in the city of Burlington for the formal establishment of a body of citizens to study the problems of the relationships of the various races, colors, creeds, nationalities living within the community and to assist the City Government on problems involving said groups living in the city of Burlington to the end that an effort be made to eliminate prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, and discrimination in the city of Burlington; now, therefore,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGTON, IOWA:

ARTICLE . COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
Sec. . DEFINITIONS.

Whenever the word "commission" appears in this article, it shall be construed to mean the Burlington Commission on Human Rights.

The words "discriminate", "discrimination" or "discriminatory" means discrimination on the ground or because of race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry.

The word "person" includes one or more individuals, partnerships, corporations, and the City of Burlington and any of its departments, divisions, boards, commissions, officials, agents and employees. [our interpretation excludes 40 H9-]

The word "employee" does not include an individual employed by his parents, spouse or child or in the domestic service of any person.

The word "employer" does not include a religious association or corporation if such club, association or corporation is not organized for private profit.

The words "labor organization" mean any formal organization which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of collective bargaining or of dealing with employers concerning grievances, terms or conditions of employment, or of mutual aid or protection in connection with employment.

The words "employment agency" mean any person who shall as a livelihood procure opportunities to work, or procure, recruit, refer or place employees.

Sec. . ESTABLISHMENT; APPOINTMENT; COMPOSITION; TERMS.

There is hereby established in the City Government of the City of Burlington, a commission to be known as the Burlington Commission on Human Rights, which commission shall consist of 15 members broadly representative of the racial, religious and ethnic groups in the community. Members of said commission shall be appointed by the mayor of the City of Burlington and confirmed by the city council of the City of Burlington, Iowa. Of the 15 members first appointed three shall be appointed for

Saving...

ORDINANCE NO. ___ AN ORDINANCE ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES Whereas, the state of Iowa, in Article I, Section 1, constitution of the state of Iowa, proclaims that all persons are by nature free and equal; and Whereas, it is necessary and proper to provide for the safety, preserve the health, promote the prosperity, improve the morals, order, comfort and convenience of the city of Burlington and the inhabitants of said city; and Whereas, there exists a need in the city of Burlington for the formal establishment of a body of citizens to study the problems of the relationships of the various races, colors, creeds, nationalities living within the community and to assist the City Government on problems involving said groups living in the city of Burlington to the end that an effort be made to eliminate prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, and discrimination in the city of Burlington; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGTON, IOWA: ARTICLE . COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS. Sec. . DEFINITIONS. Whenever the word "commission" appears in this article, it shall be construed to mean the Burlington Commission on Human Rights. The words "discriminate", "discrimination" or "discriminatory" means discrimination on the ground or because of race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry. The word "person" includes one or more individuals, partnerships, corporations, and the City of Burlington and any of its departments, divisions, boards, commissions, officials, agents and employees. [our interpretation excludes 40 H9-] The word "employee" does not include an individual employed by his parents, spouse or child or in the domestic service of any person. The word "employer" does not include a religious association or corporation if such club, association or corporation is not organized for private profit. The words "labor organization" mean any formal organization which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of collective bargaining or of dealing with employers concerning grievances, terms or conditions of employment, or of mutual aid or protection in connection with employment. The words "employment agency" mean any person who shall as a livelihood procure opportunities to work, or procure, recruit, refer or place employees. Sec. . ESTABLISHMENT; APPOINTMENT; COMPOSITION; TERMS. There is hereby established in the City Government of the City of Burlington, a commission to be known as the Burlington Commission on Human Rights, which commission shall consist of 15 members broadly representative of the racial, religious and ethnic groups in the community. Members of said commission shall be appointed by the mayor of the City of Burlington and confirmed by the city council of the City of Burlington, Iowa. Of the 15 members first appointed three shall be appointed for