Human Relations Commission of Asheville


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 which 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 advance equity in the following areas: public safety; educational, art and cultural opportunities; economic development; health and human services; and housing..

Human Relations Commission Establishing Ordinance

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

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.


 

Agendas and Documents

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
November 16, 2023 Agenda

November 16, 2023 Documents

*Updated 11/16/23 to add presentation handouts

November 16, 2023 Recording
September 21, 2023 Agenda September 21, 2023 Documents September 21, 2023 Recording
July 20, 2023 Agenda July 20, 2023 Documents July 20, 2023 Recording
May 18, 2023 Agenda May 18, 2023 Documents May 18, 2023 Recording
March 16, 2023 Agenda (Updated) March 16, 2023 Documents March 16, 2023 Recording
January 19, 2023 January 19, 2023 Documents January 19, 2023 Recording
November 17, 2022 Agenda November 17, 2022 Documents November 17, 2022 Recording
October 20, 2022 Agenda October 20, 2022 Documents October 20, 2022 Recording
September 15, 2022 Agenda (Updated) September 15, 2022 Documents September 15, 2022 Recording
August 18, 2022 Agenda August 18, 2022 Documents August 18, 2022 Recording
July 21, 2022 Agenda July 21, 2022 Documents July 21, 2022 Recording
June 16, 2022 Agenda June 16, 2022 Documents June 16, 2022 Recording
May 19, 2022 – MEETING CANCELED May 19, 2022 Documents May 19, 2022 Recording
April 21, 2022 April 21, 2022 Documents April 21, 2022 Recording
March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022 Documents March 17, 2022 Recording
February 17, 2022 February 17, 2022 Documents February 17, 2022 Recording
January 20, 2022 January 20, 2022 Documents January 20, 2022 Recording
December 11, 2021 December 11, 2021 Documents This meeting was held in person
November 18, 2021 Agenda November 18, 2021 Documents November 18, 2021 Recording
October 25, 2021 Agenda October 25, 2021 Documents October 25, 2021 Recording
September 16, 2021 Agenda September 16, 2021 Documents September 16, 2021 Recording
August 19, 2021 Agenda  August 19, 2021 Documents August 19, 2021 Recording
July 15, 2021 Agenda July 15, 2021 Documents  July 15, 2021 Recording
June 24, 2021 Agenda  June 24, 2021 Documents June 24, 2021 Recording 
May 20, 2021 Agenda May 20, 2021 Documents May 20, 2021 Recording
April 15, 2021 Agenda April 15, 2021 Documents April 15, 2021 Recording
March 18, 2021 Agenda March 18, 2021 Documents March 18, 2021 Recording
February 18, 2021 Agenda February 18, 2021 Documents February 18, 2021 Recording
September 30, 2020 Agenda  September 30, 2020 Documents   
August 27, 2020 Agenda August 27, 2020 Documents  
July 16, 2020 Agenda July 16, 2020 Documents  
January 16, 2020 Agenda January 16, 2020 Documents  
November 21, 2019 Agenda November 21, 2019 Documents  
September 19, 2019 Agenda September 19, 2019 Documents  
August 15, 2019 Agenda August 15, 2019 Documents  
July 18, 2019 Agenda July 18, 2019 Documents  

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