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Section 2-266. Function of the Commission. It shall be the function of the Human Relations Commission to foster mutual understanding and respect among all social, racial, cultural, ethnic and minority groups in the City and to seek solutions to problems concerning citizens of the City with the object of providing an environment in which each citizen has an equal opportunity to grow to his maximum potential. Section 2-267. Duties of the Commission. IQ carrying out ~he assigned function, it shall be the duty of the Human Relations Commission to: (a) Advise and consult with the City Council on matters pertaining to its assigned function. (b) Encourage the cooperation of all community groups, both public and ~rivate, and engage in programs for the improvement of h~man relations and the fulfillment of human rights. (c) Aid in the formation of local community groups which will initiate and coordinate discussions between individual groups in order to lessen tensions and promote understanding in the community. (d) Conduct research to obtain factual data on the status and treatment of members of the protected classes for the purpose of developing the best means of improving human relations and of measuring effectiveness of programs established to eliminate discrimination in the community. (e) Conduct studies and hold hearings on social conditions that may cause discrimination on the basis of membership in a protected class. Gather and disseminate reliable information by issuing publications and reports of studies and research related to such discrimination. (f) Institute and conduct educational and informational programs with wide sectors of business, union, professions, agencies and organizations to promote equal rights and opportunities for all persons and to promote understanding among all persons. (g) Report its findings and recommendations on specific matters to the City Council at such times as the Commission deems it advisable, or, upon the request for such findings and recommendations by the City Council. In addition, render to City Council an annual written report concerning the Commission's activities during the year.