Human Relations Commission
Human Relations Commission
The Human Relations Commission of Asheville (HRCA) carries out the following duties to include, but are not limited to:
- Making policy recommendations to the City Council which promote and improve human relations and advance equity in the City
- Supporting the City’s Office of Equity and Inclusion
- Providing a forum where residents can raise issues and complaints relating to human relations in the City
- Engaging the community regarding the utilization of City-funded programs and policies for the promotion of human relations
- Promoting and improving human relations and advance equity in the following areas: public safety; educational, art, and cultural opportunities; economic development; health and human services; and housing.
For more information on the Human Relations Commission of Asheville (HRCA), go to this LINK.
Upcoming Meeting
The next regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of Asheville (HRCA) is scheduled for May 19, 2022. Pre-submitted public comment will be accepted via the following methods:
Leave voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 and entering the code 9723.
Written public comments can be sent by email to [email protected].
Meeting for Human Relations Commission - July 15
Meeting will go live at 5:00 p.m. NOTE: last virtual meeting. August meeting will be held in person in the first floor conference room of City Hall.
Upcoming Events
Human Relations Commission May 19, 2022 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch live through the Engagement Hub: https://publicinput.com/A10547 or watch live on the City YouTube Channel
Listen live by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9723.
Leave voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9723.
Written public comments can be sent by email to [email protected].
NOTICE: The agenda commenting period will close at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2022. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting but may not be read aloud for this meeting.
The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Live Call-in for public comments will be accepted at this meeting. Callers are limited to three (3) minutes and must adhere to the Rules of Decorum for Boards & Commission meetings. No prior registration is required.
Past Events
Human Relations Commission April 21, 2022 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch live through the Engagement Hub: https://publicinput.com/XN8212 or watch live on the City YouTube Channel
Listen live by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9723.
Leave voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9723.
Written public comments can be sent by email to [email protected].
NOTICE: The agenda commenting period will close at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2022. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting but may not be read aloud for this meeting.
The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Live Call-in for public comments will be accepted at this meeting. Callers are limited to three (3) minutes and must adhere to the Rules of Decorum for Boards & Commission meetings. No prior registration is required.
Human Relations Commission March 17, 2022 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch live through the Engagement Hub: https://publicinput.com/XS0620 or watch live on the City YouTube Channel
Listen live by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9723.
Leave voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9723.
Written public comments can be sent by email to [email protected].
NOTICE: The agenda commenting period will close at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2022. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting but may not be read aloud for this meeting.
The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Live Call-in for public comments will be accepted at this meeting. Callers are limited to three (3) minutes and must adhere to the Rules of Decorum for Boards & Commission meetings. No prior registration is required.
Human Relations Commission Meeting February 17, 2022
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch live through the Engagement Hub: https://publicinput.com/PN7523 or watch live on the City YouTube Channel
Listen live by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9723.
Leave voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9723.
Written public comments can be sent by email to [email protected].
NOTICE: The agenda commenting period will close at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2022. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting but may not be read aloud for this meeting.
The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Live Call-in for public comments will be accepted at this meeting. Callers are limited to three (3) minutes and must adhere to the Rules of Decorum for Boards & Commission meetings. No prior registration is required.
Human Relations Commission January 20, 2022 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch live through the Engagement Hub: https://publicinput.com/Y7546 or watch live on the City YouTube Channel
Listen live by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9723.
Leave voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9723.
Written public comments can be sent by email to [email protected].
NOTICE: The agenda commenting period will close at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2022. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting but may not be read aloud for this meeting.
The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Live Call-in for public comments will be accepted at this meeting. Callers are limited to three (3) minutes and must adhere to the Rules of Decorum for Boards & Commission meetings. No prior registration is required.
Human Relations Commission December 11, 2021 Retreat
The Humans Relations Commission will be having an in-person retreat on Saturday, December 11 at Harrah's Cherokee Center - 87 Haywood Street. This meeting is open to the public. All attendess must be masked.
This meeting will not be livestreamed. Pre-submitted public comment will be accepted via the following methods:
Leave voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 and entering the code 9723.
Written public comments can be sent by email to [email protected].