Applications & Nominations
The City of Milwaukee Equal Rights Commission, a group of community leaders appointed by the Mayor who work to make Milwaukee more equitable and free from discrimination, is seeking candidates to join this dynamic municipal organization.
Commission members are actively involved in organizational governance, and are expected to attend bimonthly commission meetings, participate in at least two board committees, which meet monthly, and to represent the interests of the city of Milwaukee and its residents, workers, and visitors in matters pertaining to equal rights.
The Equal Rights Commission needs a variety of skills, with a strong emphasis on candidates with experience in housing, compliance, legal, public accommodations, marketing, and media expertise, as well as those connected to the local workforce development agency, foundations, organized labor, cultural organizations, communities of color, and trans/nonbinary communities. .
Those living in the City of Milwaukee that are interested in joining the Equal Rights Commission should complete the application below. Currently, there are not open Commissioner positions. However, there are other opportunities to get involved as a committee member. Please let us know if you are interested. We will keep your resume on file and contact you should a position become available in the future.
ERC Commissioner Application Form
| SECTION 1: | APPLICANT’S INFORMATION |
| Name: | |
| Current address: | |
| Email: | |
| Phone: | |
| Alt. Phone: | |
| Do you reside in the city of Milwaukee: | Yes No |
| SECTION 3: | BACKGROUND INFORMATION |
| What is your occupation? | |
| What is your professional background? | |
| Have you served in a similar civic capacity (board or commission)? | |
| How did you learn about the ERC? | |
| Why do you want to serve on the commission or a committee? | |
| SECTION 3: | CIVIC BOARD OR COMMISSION EXPERIENCE & COMMITMENT |
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Please upload your resume, bio, or CV. The minimum expectations for commission members are listed below. Please confirm your ability and willingness to meet these by initialing each expectation. If selected for the board: |
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| I wi ll attend and actively participate in the six bi-monthly board meetings. | |
| I will serve on at least one committee and actively participate in the committee’s twelve monthly meetings | |
| I would consider serving in a commission/committee leadership position. | |
| Signature of nominee (type name): | Date |