Appointed by County Services Committee, 2 year terms. This committee serves as advisors to the Board of Commissioners on matters which will insure equal opportunity for all County citizens. It verifies that banks holding County funds are equal opportunity employers and lenders, and that all possible purchasing is done from equal opportunity employers. It makes recommendations to the County Board and/or its committees necessary to carry out the Board's commitment to equal opportunity. The group also prepares an annual report on the status of equal opportunity in the County and helps the County Services Committee monitor affirmative action plans adopted by the County. This Committee has advisory and investigatory functions and serves as central complaint bureau about employment, services and the like in Ingham County's governmental system.