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Division S- Public Safety Commission Sec. 2-130. Established. A Public Safety Commission shall be established for the City. (Ord. No. 610, 12-13-94; Code of 200 1) Sec. 2-131. Purpose. The purpose of this Commission shall be to advise the City Council on matters that relate to the goals, policies, and operation of public safety functions and human rights issues, and maintain a liaison with the Police Civil Service Commission. (Ord. No. 610,12-13-94; Ord. No. 626, 2-11-97; Code of 2001) Sec. 2-132. Duties and Responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities of this Commission shall be to: (1) Assist the Public Safety Department in assessing community attitudes towards and concerns about public safety services. (2) Assist the Public Safety Department in developing long range strategic plans. (3) Assist the Public Safety Department in developing and monitoring achievement of performance measures regarding strategic plan goals and objectives. (4) Perform other duties as directed by the City Council. (Ord. No. 610, 12-13-94; Code of 2001) Sec. 2-133. Members of the Commission. The Public Safety Commission shall consist of ten (10) members appointed by the City Council. One of the council appointees to the Public Safety Commission shall be a current member of the Volunteers in Public Safety (VIPS). (Ord. No. 610, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 626, 2-11-97; Code of 2001. Ordinance No. 813; 04-24-2012)) Sec. 2-134. Human Rights. Up to three members of the Commission shall be appointed to assume the duties and responsibilities necessary to oversee human rights issues for the City including: (1) Participation in regional human rights organizations and endeavors on behalf of New Brighton, particularly with the Minnesota League of Human Rights Commission. (2) Monitor and advise the City Council on efforts to create equal opportunity and eliminate discrimination. (Ord. No. 610, 12-13-94; Code of 2001) Secs. 2-135--139. Reserved. 2-17