Gina Forrest, of the SPH Office of Global and Community Health Partnerships, has been appointed to the Monroe County Human Rights Commission by the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. Forrest was elected for a one year term, expiring in March 2015.
The Commission, established by the Monroe County Human Rights Ordinance, is responsible for promoting equal opportunity in employment, housing, education, and access to public accommodations, regardless of race, sex, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, or disability. The group’s primary responsibilities include preventing discrimination through education, investigating complaints, and devising solutions.
The Monroe County Human Rights Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Assessor's Conference Room, First Floor of the Courthouse.
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