| Chairman Linda
W. Crop at the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Chairman Linda W. Cropp, at the request of the Mayor, introduced the
following resolution, which was referred to the Subcommittee on Human
Rights, Latino Affairs, and Property Management.
To confirm the mayoral appointment of Mr. Kenneth L. Saunders as the
Director of the Office of Human Rights.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the "Director of the Office of Human
Rights Kenneth L. Saunders Confirmation Approval Resolution of 2003".
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the
appointment of:
Mr. Kenneth L. Saunders
301 Crockett Street, Suite # 413
Shreveport, LA 71101,
as Director of the Office of Human Rights, in accordance with section 2
of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-142;
D.C. Official Code section 1-523.01) (2001), to serve at the pleasure of
the Mayor.
Sec. 3. Fiscal impact statement.
The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement in the committee report
as the fiscal impact statement required by section 602 (c)(3) of the
District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
813; D.C. Official Code section 1-206.02 (c)(3)) (2001).
Sec. 4. The Secretary of the Council of the District of Columbia shall
transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, each to the nominee
and to the Mayor.
Sec. 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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KENNETH L. SAUNDERS
301 Crockett Street, Suite #413
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 425-1746
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Objective
Highly motivated individual seeks challenging Executive Director
position that will fully utilize his strengths in working with political,
civic, business, educational and religious groups in a leading community
organization.
GREATER SHREVEPORT HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, Shreveport, LA
2001-Present.
Executive Director
Charged with advising and consulting with the Mayor, City Council, Caddo
Parish, and other elected officials on issues regarding diversity,
discrimination and prejudice in Greater Shreveport. Duties include, but
are not limited to, conducting diversity training for the City of
Shreveport, planning, carrying out and assisting in programs of
neighborhood organizations. In addition, as Director I am also charged
with providing neutral public forums to bring diverse groups together
during times of crisis or conflict, working with local business regarding
issues of economic development and community involvement. Responsible for
budget, fund raising, grant writing and securing revenues sources
(primarily diversity training) for the Commission.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION, Columbus, OH, 1998-2001.
Assistant Director and Legal Counsel
Charged with enforcing City Code 2331 (Civil Rights Code). Duties include,
but not limited to, advising the Director on all policy, administrative
and legal matters pertaining to City Code 2331. Handled day to day
operations of the Commission in the absence of the Director. Implemented
Hate Crimes Task Force, Religious Accommodations in the Workplace
Guidelines for Columbus Chamber of Commerce. At request of City Council,
devised and put in place Columbus City Procedures for investigating
citizen complaints against city police and firefighters. Instrumental in
partnering with new immigrant populations. Established meditation program
for small and medium sized business
SAUNDERS & HINES, Columbus, OH, 1991- 1998
Partner
Organized and resourceful computer proficient attorney with substantial
experience in general corporate law, transactional, business litigation,
with an emphasis in employment and civil rights law. Acted as legal
counsel to several medium sized corporations. Comfortably and effectively
handled multiple assignments to desired timely conclusions.
BAKER & HOSTETLER, Columbus, OH, 1990 - 1991
Associate
Conducted extensive research and assisted in complex litigation regarding
corporate and employment and labor law matters. Negotiated and drafted
corporate, health care and business settlement agreements and policy
manuals. Handled and conducted arbitration matters and hearings in front
of administrative agencies.
BAKER & HOSTETLER, Columbus, OH, 1989
Summer Associate
SQUIRE, SANDERS & DEMPSEY, Columbus, OH, 1988
Summer Associate
HORBART CORPORATION, Columbus, OH, 1986 - 1987
District Sales Representative
Consistently performed over assigned sales quota
UNITED STATES NAVY, Yokusaka, Japan
Petty Officer Second Class, Air Intercept Controller
EDUCATION
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF LAW. Columbus, OH
Juris Doctorate, 1990
Recipient, Academic Scholarship; Admitted to Ohio Bar, October 1990
WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY, Wilberforce, OH
Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Business Management, July 1985
Graduated Cum Laude and received outstanding Business Student Award; One
of two students appointed to the University Promotion and Tenure Committee |
