The Human Relations Commission of Asheville (HRCA) members will be eligible to serve two consecutive two-year terms and their duties include, but are not limited to:
- Making policy recommendations to the City Council that promote and improve human relations and advance equity in the City
- Supporting the City’s Office of Equity and Inclusion
- Providing a forum where residents can raise issues and complaints relating to human relations in the City
- Engaging the community regarding the utilization of City-funded programs and policies for the promotion of human relations
- Promoting and improving human relations and advancing equity in the following areas: public safety; educational, art and cultural opportunities; economic development; health and human services; and housing..
Human Relations Commission Enabling Ordinance
Human Relations Commission Enabling NC General Statute
View current members and board composition requirements here
The Human Relations Commission of Asheville (HRCA) will be composed of no more than nine members, which should reflect the groups of individuals that the human relations program is intended to protect. City Council will endeavor to appoint city residents (with up to three members residing within Buncombe County). The consideration of appointment of members shall provide equal access and opportunity to serve on the Commission to all historically disadvantaged groups, including but not limited to the following:
- Black or African Americans
- Latino/a or Hispanic individuals
- Native Americans and Indigenous People
- Asian Americans
- Members of the LGBTQ+ community
- Youth members, between the ages of 18 and 25
- Individuals who live in public housing
- Individuals with a disability or disabled individuals
- Individuals who are recognized as community leaders
Regular Meeting Schedule
Advisory Boards:
Effective immediately, all advisory boards staffed by City employees will remain suspended until further direction following the City Council retreat, in mid-February 2025. We will provide updates as new information becomes available. Please visit the Boards and Commissions homepage for continued updates.
The Human Relations Commission of Asheville meets in person on the third Thursday of every other month (in Jan., Mar., May, Jul., Sep., Nov.) from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room in City Hall, unless otherwise posted.
Notice: The Human Relations Commission next regular scheduled meeting is on Thursday, September 19, 2024. This meeting will be held virtually and will be streamed on the City’s YouTube channel.
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Members
View current members and board composition requirements here
For current openings and an application please visit the Boards and Commissions page.
THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION OF ASHEVILLE SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 MEETING WILL BE VIRTUAL.
Review and Resource Documents
Ordinance Establishing Human Relations Commission
Contact Information
Sala Menaya-Merritt | Equity & Inclusion Department
smenaya-merritt@Ashevillenc.gov
Updated 9/12/24