The Committee advises the Mayor and City Council on problems, issues, and opportunities facing people with disabilities. The Committee specifically focuses on issues related to employment, public education and accessibility. Resisdency is not required. The Committee advises Ramsey County and City Boards of Health and the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health Department on community health needs or problems. The Committee also reviews the Public Health budget.
Terms are two years.
Health service providers, consumers and workers are encouraged to apply. City residency is not required. The Commission has the power to hear and determine discrimination complaints. The Commissioners serve in an advisory capacity to the Human Rights Director and determine if a violation of the Human Rights Ordinance has occurred. This Commission also serves as the Fair Housing Council.