9-21-402. Human rights commission duties.
The human rights commission shall:
(1) promote Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by: encouraging appropriate ceremonies and activities commemorating the federal and state holiday, which occurs on the third Monday of January each year; seeking to involve the public and private sectors in promoting diversity, equality, and human rights; providing recommendations and assistance to government entities and private organizations regarding the observance of the holiday; coordinating efforts with state residents of diverse backgrounds and with private organizations regarding the observance of the holiday; and partnering with educational institutions to assist schools in promoting appropriate events to honor human rights and the holiday; and
(2) report annually to the division regarding the activities of the commission.