The HRC enforces City Ordinances and policies on nondiscrimination and promotes social and economic progress for all.
In July 1964, the Board of Supervisors passed the recommendation, and Mayor Shelley signed an ordinance establishing the Human Rights Commission.
From 1964, the Human Rights Commission grew in response to City government's mandate to address the causes of and problems resulting from prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination.
The HRC enforces City Ordinances and policies on nondiscrimination and promotes social and economic progress for all.
[citation needed] Advisory committees are an integral and vitally important component of the HRC, providing for community involvement and opportunity for in-depth study and exploration of issues.