The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission. The EPHRC was established by an Interlocal Agreement between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Pensacola in April 1974. The purpose of the Commission is to be “responsible for the promotion of fair treatment and equal opportunity to all citizens of the local community.” Commission members, who are called Commissioners serve a two-year term of office.

Commissioners meet once a month for one hour. The Commission meetings are held to discuss the previous month’s day-to-day activities and to insure that the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County, the City of Pensacola and the EPHRC are in compliance. Additional meetings may be held for special discussion, workshops, training sessions or community activities.

Escambia residents interested in serving on the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve on the Commission by the close of business on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Resumes should be submitted to Judy Witterstaeter, Program Coordinator, Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 1591, Pensacola, Florida 32502.