Human Relations Commission Established
San Diego Municipal Code § 26.0905
in effect§26.0905 Human Relations Commission Established
(a) There is hereby created a Human Relations Commission consisting of seventeen members who shall serve without compensation. All members of the Commission shall be residents of the City of San Diego unless otherwise waived by the Council pursuant to Council Policy 000–13. All prospective members shall have demonstrated an expertise in human relations work and a commitment to fostering better human relations in the City of San Diego.
(b) The Commissioners shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, subject to the following procedure:
(1) The Mayor shall appoint eight members;
(2) The Mayor shall appoint the remaining nine members, one each from a list of up to three nominations submitted by each Councilmember.
(c) Commissioners shall be appointed for a term of office of four years. The seventeen Commissioners will serve staggered terms with eight terms ending in even years and nine terms ending in odd years. All vacancies occurring during a term shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(d) Commissioners may serve a maximum of two full four year terms, for a maximum of eight consecutive years, with a four year interval before reappointment in accordance with Section 43 of the City Charter.
(e) The Commissioners shall elect a Chair from among their members. The Chair shall serve at the pleasure of the members but for no longer than three years.
(f) The Commissioners may be removed for cause by a vote of a majority of the members of the City Council.
(g) The position of Executive Director of the Commission is hereby established and shall be appointed by the City Manager. The Executive Director shall be a management assistant to the City Manager. The City Manager may seek counsel and advice from the Executive Director and the Commission’s Chair about matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
(h) Subject to its unfettered legislative discretion, the Council will use good faith efforts to ensure that:
(1) Sufficient funds for an Executive Director and necessary staff are provided to assist the Commission in carrying out its duties and responsibilities; and
(2) The Commission reflects the cultural diversity of the communities of the City of San Diego.
(“Human Relations Commission Established” added 3–18–1991 by O–17614 N.S.)
(Amended 3-27-2013 by O-20244 N.S.; effective 4-26-2013.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter02/Ch02Art06Division09.pdf#page=3Fetched: 10/28/2026