OC Human Relations Commission

Founded

In 1971 as an official governmental commission by the Board of Supervisors in collaboration with the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities.

 

Mission

Seek out the causes of tension and conflict, discrimination and intolerance and attempt to eliminate those causes.

 

Appointment Authority

Six Commissioners appointed by the OC Board of Supervisors, five appointed by the City Selection Committee staffed by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Orange County. Individuals interested in serving on the Commission may apply here or for more information contact 714-834-2206.

 

Role

Receive and hear specific complaints and problems of discrimination; discuss each matter as appropriate and when appropriate make findings and report those findings, engage in research and education for the purpose of lessening and eliminating prejudice and its effects, coordinate and promote educational programs, which will foster understanding among various groups within Orange County; and work for the development of constructive community educational programs to prevent future problems and provide assistance and referral services to individuals and groups, which will facilitate understanding and participation in the decision-making process of Orange County institutions.

 

Commissioner’s Responsibility

Prepare for, attend and participate in the monthly meetings of the Commission. Participate in at least one committee.

 

Orange County Human Relations Commission meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room on the first floor of County Administration South (CAS), 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, 92701. Commission meetings are open to the public; guests are invited to speak during the Open Forum. The office, parking lot and restrooms are accessible to people with disabilities.

 

 

Statements

Title	Date
Orange County Human Relations Commission Statement:  Pride	June 8, 2023
Orange County Human Relations Commission Statement: Laguna Woods Church Shooting	May 20, 2022
Orange County Human Relations Commission endorses Ethnic Studies Curriculum in K-12 Education	August 12, 2021
Orange County Human Relations Commission condemns racist and hateful rhetoric directed at Chairman Andrew Do & newly appointed Huntington Beach City Councilwoman, Rhonda Bolton	August 12, 2021
Statement of Solidarity	July 8, 2021
OC Human Relations Commission Makes Statement on Death of George Floyd	June 12, 2020

 

 

Agendas

Date	Agendas	Revisions-Supplemental Agenda Items	Minutes with Documents	Audio
November 9, 2023	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
October 26, 2023	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
October 12, 2023	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
September 14, 2023	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
August 10, 2023	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
June 8, 2023	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
May 11, 2023	Agenda | Cancellation
April 13, 2023	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
March 9, 2023	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
February 9, 2023	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
January 12, 2023	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
November 10, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
October 13, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
October 3, 2022, Special Meeting	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
September 9, 2022, Special Meeting	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
September 8, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
August 11, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
July 14, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
June 30, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
June 21, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
June 10, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
June 9, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
May 20, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
May 13, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
May 12, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
April 14, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
March 24, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
March 10, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
February 10, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
January 13, 2022	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
December 16, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
December 9, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
November 18, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
November 4, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
October 14, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
September 9, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
August 12, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
July 8, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
June 10, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
May 13, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
April 8, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
March 25, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
March 11, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
February 11, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
January 14, 2021	Agenda		Minutes	Audio 1 Audio 2
December 10, 2020	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
November 12, 2020	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
October 8, 2020	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
September 10, 2020	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
August 13, 2020	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
July 9, 2020	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
June 11, 2020	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
June 3, 2020, Special Meeting	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
May 14, 2020	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
April 9, 2020 MEETING CANCELLED		Cancellation Notice
March 12, 2020	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
February 13, 2020	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
January 9, 2020	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
December 12, 2019	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
November 14, 2019	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
October 10, 2019	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
September 12, 2019	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
August 8, 2019	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
July 11, 2019	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
June 13, 2019	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
May 9, 2019	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
April 11, 2019 (Note location change)	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
March 14, 2019	Agenda	Revision-Supplemental Agenda	Minutes	Audio
February 14, 2019	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
January 10, 2019 (Note location change)	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
December 13, 2018	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
November 8, 2018	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
October 11, 2018 (Note location change)	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
September 13, 2018	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
August 9, 2018	Agenda	Cancellation Notice
July 12, 2018	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
June 14, 2018	Agenda	Cancellation Notice
May 10, 2018	Agenda	Cancellation Notice
April 12, 2018	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
March 8, 2018, MEETING CANCELED	Agenda	Cancellation Notice
February 8, 2018	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
January 11, 2018	Agenda		Minutes	Audio
December 14, 2017	Agenda	Revision-Supplemental Agenda	Minutes
November 9, 2017	Agenda			Audio (mp3)