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Advocates press council to require expertise and transparency for Howard County Human Rights Commission
Summary
Advocates, students and human‑rights organizations told the Howard County Council at its April legislative public hearing that the Human Rights Commission needs stronger qualifications, mandatory training and a more transparent, independent appointment process.
Advocates, students and human‑rights organizations told the Howard County Council at the April legislative public hearing to strengthen the county's Human Rights Commission by requiring relevant expertise for commissioners and by improving appointment transparency and response procedures.
Andrea Lane, a student and steward at Howard Community College, said the current appointment process is too heavily influenced by political connections and urged the…
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