Home » Departments and Divisions » Administration & Finance » Human Rights Commission » Human Rights Commissioners Human Rights Commissioners Return to HRC Home Page The Commission consists of nine (9) Commissioners, a Commission Attorney, and eight (8) staff members. The Board of Commissioners has six members appointed by the Mayor and three appointed by the South Bend Common Council. Meet the Human Rights Commissioners! Felix Marquez Chairperson Mayoral Commission Expires: 12/31/2021 Richard Herbst Vice-Chairperson Mayoral Commission Expires: 12/31/2025 Samuel Brown Secretary Council Commission Expires: 12/31/2024 Ed Henry Commissioner | Chairperson of the Housing Committee Mayoral Commission Expires: 12/31/2024 VACANT Commissioner Council Commission Expires: Penny Hughes Commissioner | Chairperson of the Women’s Concerns Committee Mayoral Commission Expires: 12/31/2021 Rahman Johnson Commissioner Council Commission Expires: 12/31/2025 VACANT Commissioner Mayoral Commission Expires: Paula Sours Commissioner Mayoral Commission Expires: 12/31/2025 Aladean DeRose Commission Attorney Return to HRC Home Page VIEW ALL NEWS