Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission Update

Informational only

In March 2012, the City of Flagstaff and Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission (NNHRC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for purposes of strengthening communication and coordinating services to promote a healthy and positive community relations recognizing cultural diversity, fairness, integrity and respect among all people visiting, residing or doing business in and around the city of Flagstaff.  The MOU is intended to encourage and promote mutual self-respect between all people through a variety of coordinated activities that support the mission of both entities.  The MOU provides guidance as the City of Flagstaff and Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission collectively address race relations.

 

In March 2012, the City of Flagstaff and Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission (NNHRC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for purposes of strengthening communication and coordinating services to promote a healthy and positive community relations recognizing cultural diversity, fairness, integrity and respect among all people visiting, residing or doing business in and around the city of Flagstaff.  The Memorandum of Understanding is intended to encourage and promote mutual self-respect between all people through a variety of coordinated activities that support the mission of both entities. 

Executive Director of the Office of the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission, Mr. Leonard Gorman, and City staff will provide a joint update to Mayor and Council.  The update will include an overview of accomplishments to date, which are tied directly to the general provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding.  Chief Kevin Treadway will present the Flagstaff Police Department's efforts to collaborate with the Commission.  The update will also include a recap of the 2016 Mayors' Summit.

The final agenda packet will include any presentation items from the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission.

COUNCIL GOALS:
3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics
5) Develop and implement guiding principles that address public safety service levels through appropriate staffing levels
7) Address key issues and processes related to the implementation of the Regional Plan
9) Foster relationships and maintain economic development commitment to partners