King County Civil Rights Commission

Mission

To take a strong leadership role in raising community awareness and involvement on civil rights issues and to advise the King County Executive and King County Council on matters related to the County's civil rights programs.

Vision

We, the Civil Rights Commission, envision a thriving King County in which people experience a culture based on equity, social justice, and civil rights for all.

Commission Goals

Monitor and review the implementation of civil rights ordinances and policies to determine compliance and effectiveness
Cultivate relationships and work in collaboration with a variety of groups including community, business, civic and religious organizations, County leadership and County departments to ensure civil rights protection.
Build community awareness about Equity and Social Justice in King County's diverse communities.

Core Businesses

Identification of civil rights issues within King County.
Report to County Executive and County Council on Commission activities.
Report and make recommendations to County Executive and County Council on civil rights policies in King County.
Conduct and participate in community forums.

Commission Structure

Meets: The third Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Chinook Building, room 126, on the first floor, 401 Fifth Ave., Seattle. Meetings are open to the public.
Members: 12
Terms: Three years
Appointment: Appointed by Council members, one for each of the nine Council Districts, three at-large members appointed by County Executive; all confirmed by Council. Must reside in King County. A cross-section of citizens of the community, including members of minority groups, sexual minorities, disabled individuals.
Staff: Paula Harris-White, J.D., Administrator
Chair: Patrick Osby

Annual Reports

2009 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 (all PDF)