Human Relations & Equity Commission

Regular Meetings 

  • The Human Relations and Equity Commission meets as needed.
  • 240 W 13 Mile Road
    Madison Heights Public Library, Breckenridge Room
    Madison Heights, MI 48071
  • Created Motion 20-190 of July 27, 2020; amended Motion 20-229 of August 24, 2020; Amended Motion 21-80 of March 22, 2021, Amended Motion 23-07 of January 9, 2023

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. 

View Past Human Relations Equity Commission Minutes (PDF)

Name  Term Expires Position 
Emily Rohrbach 11-13-23 Council Representative
Quinn Wright 11-13-23 Council Representative Alternate
Paige Szymanski 08-31-24 Chairperson
Nickole Fox 08-31-23 Member-at-Large
Emily Reetz 08-31-23 Member-at-Large
Vacant 08-31-23 Member-at-Large 
Syed Murtaza 08-31-25 Member-at-Large
Vacant 08-31-25 Member-at-Large
Rebecca Chambliss 08-31-24 Member-at-Large
Vacant 08-31-25 Member-at-Large
Vacant 08-31-24 Alternate
Vacant 08-31-24 Alternate
Vacant 08-31-25 Alternate
Vacant   Student Delegate
Vacant   Student  Delegate
Vacant   Student Delegate

Purpose

The purpose of the Human Relations and Equity Commission is to advise the City Council on programs, policies, and activities that promote positive human relations and equitable outcomes and opportunities in all aspects of community life including issues related to or affecting minority communities within Madison Heights, to monitor the policies and practices of the City of Madison Heights with respect to the fair and equitable application.

Creation / Authorization

Membership Information 

Composition

The commission is composed of the following members:

  • 1 Ex-Officio Council Representative  
  • 1 Ex-Officio Council Representative Alternate
  • 8 Resident Members appointed by City Council
  • 3 Resident Alternate members appointed by City Council
  • 3 Student Members (Madison, Lamphere or Bishop Foley) appointed by Staff Liaison

Terms

Two-year terms that are staggered.   Vacancies in any term shall be filled by the Mayor and City Council in like manner for the balance of the unexpired term.

Qualifications and desired skillset

Members must be Madison Heights residents with a willingness to progress the City forward in the areas of human relations, equity, race relations, or cultural diversity.

About the Commission 

The purpose of the Human Relations and Equity Commission is to advise the City Council on programs, policies, and activities that promote positive human relations and equitable outcomes and opportunities in all aspects of community life including issues related to or affecting minority communities within Madison Heights, to monitor the policies and practices of the City of Madison Heights with respect to fair and equitable application.

For more information, contact the City Clerk's Office.

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