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Regular 2.

City Council Regular Business Meeting

Meeting Date:: 10/12/2026
TITLE: First Reading and Public Hearing Amending Ordinance 20-5734, Section 2-552, Human Relations Commission
PRESENTED BY:: Karla Stanton
Department:: Human Resources

Presentation:

Yes

Legal Review:

Yes

Project Number:

N/A

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends the City Council hold a public hearing and approve first reading of the ordinance amending Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC) , Section 2-552, Human Relations Commission.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This amendment updates the Human Relations Commission ordinance to remove the fixed monthly meeting date and time. The HRC will continue to meet monthly, but the commission will now set its schedule as needed to support member availability and improve overall effectiveness. The meeting date and time will be posted on the Human Relations Commission webpage.

BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)

The Human Relations Commission is required by ordinance to meet monthly on a specified date and time. Over time, this fixed schedule has limited the commission's ability to adjust meeting times to support member availability and ensure full participation. Amending the ordinance to remove the specific date and time will allow the commission to set its monthly meeting schedule more effectively and respond to changing needs. In recent years, the Commission has adjusted its meeting schedule to better accommodate member availability, resulting in meetings that do not align with the ordinance's fixed requirement.

FISCAL EFFECTS

There is no cost to make this revision.

STAKEHOLDERS

Human Relations Commission members and the citizens of the City of Billings.

ALTERNATIVES

The City Council may approve or not approve this amendment.

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