Survey
Please complete this survey about your organization and the expectations of board members and volunteers. We will make the document available for our alumni to review as they consider organizations and boards in which to become active.
Date survey completed and submitted to SLI: 2/10/11
Organization Name: / “Scottsdale Human Relations Commission.”Address: / 7575 Main St.
Phone Number: / 480-312-7772 / Email: /
Website: /
Current President: / Jeff Jameson
Phone Number: / 480-312-7772 / Email: /
Staff Contact:: / Susan Quinet
Phone Number: / 480-312-2809
Email: /
What is your organization’s mission statement?
"Creating Communication Networks To Promote Diversity and move Toward
the Elimination of Discrimination and Prejudice."
Description of organization’s primary activities and/or events (60 words or less):
The Scottsdale Human Relations Commission will advocate and promote all dimensions of diversity. The Scottsdale Human Relations Commission will act as an advisory body to the mayor, city council and staff and to make recommendations on ways to encourage mutual respect and understanding among people, to discourage prejudice and discrimination, and to work towards cultural awareness and unity. The commission may also make recommendations as to special events which will further its purpose. (Ordinance No. 3315, § 1,5-15-00; Ordinance No 3357, §1, 11-6-00)
When does your board of directors meet? If dates and times are pre-set, please list (example: third Thursday of each month during lunch).
2nd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.
What is your expectation for a board member outside of attending meetings? (Examples: volunteer eight hours a month, fundraise, attend annual convention, etc.)
Support of the sponsored events (i.e. Regional Unity Walk, Cross Cultural Communication Series, quarterly Regional Human Relations Commission meetings, etc.)
How much time outside of board of directors meetings is expected of a board member?
2-3 hours per quarter
Is there a fiscal annual board contribution expectation of each board member?
No Yes Dollar amount:
Is there an annual fundraising expectation of each board member?
No Yes Expectation:
Is it possible to attend a board meeting before submitting interest to being a member? Yes No
When do board member terms begin? / Varies
How long are board member terms? / 3 yrs.
What is the maximum number of terms a board member can serve? / 2 terms
When are applications or nominations considered? / Vacancies are posted on the City's Web site at:
What are the requirements prior to applying to join your board? (Example: paid member, completed program, residency, occupational experience, no requirements, etc.)
Must be Scottsdale resident.
What is the process to become a board member with your organization?
Apply with the City Clerk's Office. Applications are available online at: Applications may be completed online, printed, signed and returned to the Clerk's Office. When vacancies are available, the Council will consider all applications received, nominate selected applicants for interviews, interview nominees at a Council meeting and then vote to appoint members to fill the vacancies. Appointees are required to sign a loyalty oath, required ethics forms and complete a two-hour Ethics Training course within 90 days of appointment. More information on Ethics requirements are available online at:
If someone is interested in joining your board, who should they contact? (Please provide contact info even if already listed above.)
The City Clerk's Office at (480) 312-2412.
Description of volunteer opportunities (other than the board of directors) within the organization:
NA
What are the requirements of being a volunteer?
NA