Human Rights Advisory Committee

Committee Vacancies

No vacancies at this time.

Overview

The Human Rights Advisory Committee provides advice and actionable recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager in their efforts to build and maintain an inclusive community by cultivating awareness, increasing diversity, encouraging sensitivity, promoting equity, and improving relations with various segments of the community.

For additional information, please contact Wafi Shah, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist at (661) 267-5407 or at hrac@cityofpalmdale.org

Meetings

Meetings are conducted on the first Thursday of every other month at 5:00 p.m. and held at the Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B Palmdale, CA 93550

At least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting, the agenda and related items will be posted. 

Agendas & Minutes

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

Verbal Public Comment During the Meeting

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO VERBALLY ADDRESS THE COMMITTEE MAY SPEAK VIA ZOOM: 

  • Webinar attendee link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86987058190?pwd=ajMrRlVoQ3R3WnZLdnJLNVRmNWNaQT09
    • When: February 1, 2023 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 
    • Numbers: US:  +1 669 444 9171
    • Webinar ID:  869 8705 8190
    • Passcode: 703341
  • Please press *9 to “Raise Your Hand” and wait for the host to ask you to unmute yourself. 
  • Press *6 to unmute your microphone. 
  • Please state your name and city of residence for the record and begin

Verbal comments must be limited to three (3) minutes.  Public comments submitted will become part of the official meeting record.


Public Attendance at Meetings

The Council Chamber is open for in-person public comment and seating. 

Commission Facts

  • The Human Rights Advisory Committee is made up of seven members.
  • Human Rights Advisory Committee members serve a two-year term.