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Valparaiso council approves ordinance changing Human Relations Council appointments, removes 'advisory' label
Summary
The Valparaiso Common Council voted 5-2 to amend the Valparaiso Municipal Code to change appointment authority and remove the word "advisory" from the Human Relations Council's name, shifting some appointment power to the council.
The Valparaiso Common Council voted 5-2 on July 28 to adopt Ordinance No. 8-20-25, changing the composition and description of the Human Relations Council and removing the term "advisory" from its name.
Councilwoman Hunt, speaking at the second and final reading, said the amendment creates a shared appointment structure so the council and mayor both name members ("6 by the council, 3 by the mayor") and that removing "advisory" makes the body more public-facing. "This structure enhances this Human Relations Council's resilience and stability into the future," Hunt said.
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