Amends §2.2.6 – Administrative Appointments
(D) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Mayor shall nominate in a reasonable and timely manner, and, by and with the consent of City Council, appoint the following officers:
(xiii)The Manager of Community Planning and Development, as described in section 2.13.2 of this Charter; and
(xiv)The City Attorney, as described in section 6.1.1 of this Charter
.; and
(xv) The Manager of Human Rights and Community Partnerships, as described in section 2.8.2 of this Charter.
Amends § 2.8.3 – Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Board – Powers and Duties There is hereby created the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Board, the size, qualifications, composition and appointment of which shall be set by Council. The functions of the board shall be to all advise the Manager with respect to the policy and operation of the Department, shall receive reports and review the Department’s commissions, may create sub-committees, as needed, to research emerging issues, and perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Mayor or required by ordinance.
Amends § 9.2.1 – Salaries and Benefits of certain Charter officers set by ordinance
The annual salaries and benefits of the following officers of the City and County of Denver shall be set by ordinance as hereinafter provided:
(B) Appointed Charter officers. Manager of the Department of Public Health and Environment; Manager of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure; City Attorney; Manager of the Department of Safety; Manager of the Department of Finance; Manager of the Department of Parks and Recreation; Manager of the Department of General Services; Manager of the Department of Human Services; Manager of the Department of Aviation; Manager of the Department of Community Planning and Development; Director of Excise and Licenses; Manager of Human Rights and Community Partnerships.
Amends DRMC Sec. 28-17 – Powers and Duties.
(A1) To develop and conduct programs to be used by community groups, nonprofits, and Denver employers,
and local agencies specifically to that address issues
and create opportunities to protect the human rights of underserved and historically marginalized populations; opportunities of nonprofits, older adults, racial, ethnic, and religious minorities, women, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, and people with disabilities.(B2) Upon request of a city agency or the mayor, Tto conduct trainings and programs for city employees that will improve their understanding of the issues facing underserved and historically marginalized populations and nonprofits working with or on behalf of these populations as well as opportunities of to protect the human rights of such populations;older adults, racial, ethnic, and religious minorities, women, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, people with disabilities, and nonprofits working with or on behalf of any of these populations.
(3) In the event of widespread civil disturbance, natural disaster or other emergency, and at the request of the mayor, to provide for dissemination of reliable and accessible information to citizens in coordination with the office of emergency preparedness and other appropriate agencies. Accessible information may include, without limitation, sign language interpretation, computer aided real- time transcription, Braille, and other accommodations based on a disability.
(C4) To aAssist community groups which seek improved city services or improved communications with the city and to report to the mayor and the council on these activities in a timely manner;.
(5) To make available to Denver residents, neighborhood organizations and groups, nonprofits, older adults, racial, ethnic, and religious minorities, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, women, and people with disabilities information regarding community services for these populations.
(6) To act as liaison of the city to the Denver Sister Cities International organization.
(7) To exercise powers provided to the agency under article IV and article IX of this chapter.
(D8) To promote compliance with and implementation of the federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and Americans with Disabilities Act among city departments and properties and to act as a resource for internal and external entities.
(9) To engage and integrate new and developing communities in civic participation and community involvement.
(10) To develop and execute training and capacity building programs that build relationships, knowledge, and skills for city agencies, nonprofits, and the community to work together.
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E11) To develop and execute initiatives that create an enhanced environment of support for nonprofits and community members working with the City and County of Denver;
and.
(F12) To perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Mayor or required by ordinance. To leverage, coordinate, or distribute resources to enhance nonprofit and community access to funding opportunities to better meet community needs.