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RESOLUTION NO. 02-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF McCALL, IDAHO,
RECOGNIZING ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP IN CREATING AND MAINTAINING A
CIVIC ENVIRONMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of McCall recognizes its responsibility to help
create and maintain a civic environment in our community in which all citizens are
aware of and respect the rights and human dignity of all citizens;
Whereas, the City Council is committed to help ensure that the City of McCall is a place
where every citizen can participate in our community without fear of harassment,
prejudice, or denial of their basic human and civil rights;
Whereas, the City Council recognizes that the strength of our nation and our community
depends on the contributions of all citizens regardless of race, religion, ethnicity,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or economic
status;
Whereas, the McCall City Council believes that attitudes and acts of condescension,
hostility, stereotyping and other forms of bigotry and intolerance weaken the health of
the community;
Whereas, the City Council is committed to help make the City of McCall a community
where harassment, intimidation, discrimination and violence are not acceptable;
Now, therefore, the City Council of the City of McCall, Idaho hereby resolves as follows:
1. To communicate a strong, clear message that any form of prejudice and hatred will
not be tolerated in our community.
2. To publicly support and encourage community, and civic organizations to develop
programs and policies which enhance social justice and human dignity.
3. To promote awareness and discussion of human dignity issues by encouraging the
community and its leaders to explore plans that promote human rights.
4. To facilitate employee educational programs designed to prevent discrimination and
to ensure that city policies promote and uphold human dignity among employees and in
its relations to the general public.
5. This Resolution will be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and
approval by the City Council.
Ralph Colton, Mayor
leen A. Koch, City Clerk
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July 11, 2002
Resolution 02-18