1:01 am SEARCH BUSINESS » CITIZENS » VISITORS » DEPARTMENTS » I WANT TO » Human Rights Commission The Fairmont Human Rights Commission is a seven member panel, set up in 1998 by city ordinance, which typically meets the third Thursday at 5:30 pm in the City Hall second floor conference room (contact Fairmont City Hall at (507) 238-9461 regarding the meeting schedule) . Members serve a three year term and are responsible for: advising the City Council regarding civil rights and human rights issues and policies developing programs of formal and informal education and conflict resolution coordinating efforts with neighboring Human Rights Commissions making recommendations to the City Council on adoption of specific policies or actions needed to provide for full equal opportunity in the community Purpose According to the Minnesota Human Rights Act, people shall have equal opportunity for the following: Employment ¦ Housing ¦ Public Accommodations ¦Public Services ¦ Education ¦ Credit The Fairmont Human Rights Commission seeks to protect the rights of all persons regardless of, but not limited to: Age ¦ Race ¦ Color ¦ Creed ¦ Gender ¦ Religion ¦ Disability ¦ Family Status ¦ Marital Status ¦ National Orgin ¦ Sexual Orientation ¦ Status with Regard to Public Assistance Contact Information & Links of Interest The Fairmont Human Rights Commission offers to any person who feels discriminated against the opportunity for a confidential review of their concerns. The Commission will also advise individuals of options available to assist in resolving their concerns. There is no cost for services provided by the Human Rights Commission. If you feel you have a grievance or would like further information, contact: Fairmont City Offices 100 Downtown Plaza Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 238-9461 Links of Interest Police or Fire Emergency 911 Police (non-emergency) (507) 238-4481 First Call for Help® (800) 543-7709 Hospital Emergency Room (507) 238-8100 Martin County Express Bus (507) 235-3082 Salvation Army (507) 238-9797 Martin County Literacy Council/Community Education & Recreation (507) 238-3141 Martin County Library (507) 238-4207 MN Workforce Center (507) 235-5518 Public Defender (507) 235-8800 Martin County Human Services (507) 238-4757 Minnesota Valley Action Council (507) 238-1663 University of Minnesota Human Rights Library Minnesota Department of Human Rights (this site has a number of links to different organizations and materials) The Chicano Latino Affairs Council The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans The Southern Poverty Law Center Teaching Tolerance (a project of The Southern Poverty Law Center) League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission 22,254 total views, 2 views today 22,254 total views, 2 views today Popular Links ADA Transition Plan News & Announcements Citizen Support Center Community Calendar Contracts & Bidding Employee Email Event Permits Fairmont Forward: 2040 Comprehensive Plan Jobs Links of Interest Local Sales/Use Tax New Ordinances Online Payments Police Department Public Hearing Notices Public Works Facility:WorkZone Camera Rental Housing Ordinance Sign up for eBilling Utility Rebates Yard Waste Site Citizen Support Center Apps Pay Utility Bills On-line View City Council Meetings Current & Past Meetings Employee Access Copyright © 2021 City of Fairmont • 100 Downtown Plaza - Fairmont, Minnesota 56031 • Phone (507) 238-9461 • Fax (507) 238-9044 • Website by AdMfg Menu Links