RIGHTS , Frompage 1 Over the course of five weeks beginning in February this year, the review committee interviewed staff from the Office of Human Rights and members of the Human Rights Commission, as well as held two public hearings.

Some of the committee’s recommendations include creating a full-time position to support the office’s community outreach and engagement efforts, fill immediate vacancies on the Human Rights Commission and create advisory groups, according to the report.

The office should also look into developing a stronger presence to be a resource for students in the county school system, as well as having a robust social media presence, according to the report’s recommendations.

It was also recommended the office create a robust training program for new and existing staff “to help them better understand their role, obligations andIn addition, the committee recommended for the county to fill the vacant administrator position of the office.

The new administrator should have a vision that aligns with the values and aspirations of the community, be well versed in civil investigation and conflict resolution, and have strong planning and analytical skills, according to the report.

Janssen Evelyn, the acting human rights administrator, said in a statement he “wholeheartedly” agrees with thecommittee’s recommendations to have a permanent leader in the office.

Evelyn was appointed acting administrator in February by Ball. He replaced the Rev. Barbara Sands, pastor of the West Liberty United Methodist Church in Marriottsville.

Sands was appointed to the position in 2015 by then-County Executive Allan Kittleman. The job is a regular political appointed position by the county executive, according to a county spokesman. jnocera@baltsun.com