Welcoming Network 

The Commission is tasked with accomplishing, among other things:

1. The first duty of the Commission shall be to assist the City, by completing all required steps, to become a Certified Welcoming City.

2. The development of a mutual understanding and respect among all such groups in the City and to help eliminate prejudice and discrimination;

3. The establishment and maintenance of contacts with groups in the community which are concerned with protection of civil liberties of all people, resolution of conflict, and interracial and intercultural understanding, and to report to the Mayor, City Council and City Manager regarding the activities of these groups;

4. The promotion of new and improved programs of services to all local citizens in cooperation with peer boards and commissions as well as the City Manager to increase intergroup relations and harmony.

5. The encouragement of citizen participation in local government by providing a forum for discussion as a means of resolving community relationship problems;

6. The protection and strengthening of the rights of all groups to ensure the enjoyment of their constitutional privileges and the elimination thereby of prejudice, discrimination or bigotry in this community;

7. The advancement of programs to assist senior citizens in the realization and satisfaction of their needs and other social concerns;

8. The encouragement of policies and programs to fully integrate persons with disabilities into the mainstream of community life in the City;

9. The encouragement of the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and all officers, agencies, boards, departments, and employees of the City of Chula Vista take steps to enhance peace and good order, and provide equal opportunity for and good will toward all people;

10. Prepare a written report of its activities to the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager annually to include summaries of recommendation for development of policies, procedures and legislation deemed to be necessary.