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Human Relations Commission of Asheville

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Notice

The regular meetings of the Human Relations Commission will remain meeting as needed until June 30, 2027, unless noticed otherwise.  This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Special meetings may occur if the board needs to meet regarding Helene-related or pressing matters. 

Members of boards that are meeting on an as-needed basis have the following pathways to propose new tasks that have not been directed by City Council:

• Ask their board’s representative on the Helene Recovery Boards to present the idea to their respective Recovery Board.

• Communicate the idea to a Council Committee.

• Communicate the idea to City Council.

• Ask their board chair to present the idea to the department director who provides support to their board (e.g., Urban Forestry Master Plan, Arts & Culture Plan, Home Repair, Resilience Hubs, etc.).

General Information

Documents

Human Relations Commission of Asheville Documents (meeting materials, annual reports, annual work plans, governing documents, enabling statutes, resolutions, ordinances, etc.)

Membership

The Human Relations Commission of Asheville (HRCA) shall be comprised of nine members appointed by the Asheville City Council, for staggered two-year terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all members appointed by the Asheville City Council shall serve at the pleasure of Council, and may be removed at any time with or without cause. Priority will be given to appointing members who are residents of the city, with an allowance for up to three members to be non-city residents who currently reside within Buncombe County. Members can be removed at the discretion of the city council for good cause. In appointing members to the HRCA, the council should endeavor to use the following criteria:

• Members should have demonstrated an interest and experience in human relations;
• Council shall appoint members who reside in the various geographical areas of the city to include: north Asheville, south Asheville, west Asheville, east Asheville and the downtown area.

The City of Asheville does not consider race, ethnicity, color or national origin in its appointments to the HRCA, nor is membership restricted by any of these characteristics. 

Membership shall be limited to two full successive terms (plus any unexpired term to which a member is appointed).

Regular Meeting Schedule

NOTICE: The regular meetings of the Human Relations Commission will remain meeting as needed until June 30, 2027, unless noticed otherwise.  This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Special meetings may occur if a board needs to meet regarding Helene-related or pressing matters. 

Members of boards that are meeting on an as-needed basis have the following pathways to propose new tasks that have not been directed by City Council:

• Ask their board’s representative on the Helene Recovery Boards to present the idea to their respective Recovery Board.

• Communicate the idea to a Council Committee.

• Communicate the idea to City Council.

• Ask their board chair to present the idea to the department director who provides support to their board (e.g., Urban Forestry Master Plan, Arts & Culture Plan, Home Repair, Resilience Hubs, etc.).

Public Access:

• Attend in person. 
• Watch a livestream on the Engagement Hub or the City’s YouTube Channel 
• Call toll-free to listen to the meeting on your phone: Call (855)-925-2801. Enter the Meeting Code: 9723.
• Have an issue with participating in a board or commission meeting, in person or virtually? Use this form to let us know!

Public Comment:

• Call-In Public Comments: Leave voicemail comments by calling (855) 925-2801 and entering the meeting code 9723.
• Written Public Comments: Written public comments can be sent by email to HumanRelationsCommission@PublicInput.com.
  
• In-Person Comments: Comments will be limited to 3 minutes for individuals. Any group of three (3) or more individuals, not including the speaker, making a presentation to the Commission may have a single spokesperson who will be allowed ten minutes to address the Commission.

Meeting Materials

For older Human Relations Commission of Asheville materials, please visit the Human Relations Commission of Asheville Documents folder. To watch older recordings, you may view them on the Engagement Hub.

Agenda	Documents	Video
July 17, 2025 Meeting Cancelled

Archived Meeting Materials

Agenda	Documents	Recording
September 19, 2024, Agenda	September 19, 2024 Documents	September 19, 2024, Recording
August 22, 2024, Agenda	August 22, 2024 Documents	August, 22, 2024, Recording
July 18, 2024 Agenda – Canceled	July 18, 2024 Documents	July 18, 2024, Recording
June 29, 2024 Retreat Agenda	June 29, 2024 Retreat Documents	This meeting will not be recorded
May 16, 2024	May 16, 2024 Documents	May 16, 2024 Recording
March 21, 2024	March 21, 2024 Documents	March 21, 2024 Recording
January 18, 2024	January 18, 2024 Documents	January 18, 2024 Recording