Boards, Commissions and Committees

Equal Opportunity/Disability/Human Relations Commission

The Equal Opportunity/Disability Commission's primary responsibility is to advise and assist the City Manager and staff in matters that relate to equal opportunity and affirmative action. This commission includes representation by members of the protected classes: females, minorities, the disabled and workers over 40.

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission's primary responsibility is to make recommendations for furthering human relations in the community. This commission provides information and referrals concerning fair housing. The commission meets jointly with the Equal Opportunity/Disability Commission.

Meeting Time: 5:00 PM
Meeting Date: Third Thursday of each month (jointly with Human Relations Commission)
Meeting Location: Tenth Street Place
Staff Contact: Scott Kasper, Employee Relations Coordinator
Staff Email: skasper@modestogov.com
Staff Phone: (209) 577-5238
Total Members: 11 members

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Membership Composition:

11 members appointed by the Modesto City Council; 4 year term
Member Name Term Expires
Jacky Deabler 12/31/2009
Scott Hallmon 1/1/2011
Galena Gilstrap 1/1/2011
Harinder Grewal 1/1/2013
Bruce Merchant 1/1/2011
Joe Rocha Jr. 1/1/2011
Jennifer Abrahamson 1/1/2012
Amandeep Kang 1/1/2013
Nicholas Sottero 1/1/2012
Richard Gaytan 1/1/2012
Bryan Sutterfield 1/1/2011

Membership Requirements:

Members must be residents of Stanislaus County