Malden City Council Wants to Fill Vacant Position

The following was sent by the Malden City Council:

The Malden City Council is seeking to fill a vacant position on the Human Rights, Fair Housing and Disability Issues Commission who is a representative of a Malden-based disability advocacy organization. Residency is not required, but recommended. Members of the Commission work to ensure that all residents, regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, sexual preference, familial status, marital status, veteran status, or physical, mental or emotional capacity or disability, are afforded equal opportunity in or access to credit eligibility, employment, housing, education, recreation, public accommodations, public services and licensing, and shall minimize unlawful discrimination by encouraging mutual understanding among all residents. The Commission, as recently recomposed, is comprised of seven members with varied backgrounds and have knowledge of existing resources, an understanding of how regional systems function, and experience with resolution of fair housing and disability complaints. Resident members serve for one year from date of appointment. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to the City Council President, 110 Pleasant St., Malden, MA 02148 or email the Clerk of Committees lcagno@cityofmalden.org on or before April 28, 2017.