Human Relations Commission of Asheville Last updated or reviewed on April 28, 2025 NOTICE: All regular meetings of advisory boards staffed by City employees will continue to remain on pause through June 2025. Boards and Commissions will relaunch in phases beginning in July 2025, with some resuming earlier based on readiness and recovery priorities. This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Special meetings may occur if boards need to meet regarding Helene-related or pressing matters. 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. Have an issue with participating in a board or commission meeting, in person or virtually? Use this form to let us know! 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
