§ 2-192. Functions of the Commission.  


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  • (a)

    The functions of the Human Relations Commission shall be:

    (1)

    Eliminate discrimination as defined in Section 2-186 and wrongful practices as defined in Section 2-186.

    (2)

    Eliminate infringements of the civil rights or civil liberties of all persons in the County.

    (3)

    Investigate and, whenever necessary, hold hearings on any matter assigned by Executive Order and/or Council Resolution relating to human relations.

    (4)

    Investigate, and whenever necessary, hold hearings on any matter wherein an allegation has been made that an employee of a County agency, department, or board, has denied a person his civil rights, civil liberties or has adversely affected that person in the areas of housing, employment, law enforcement, education, public accommodations, or commercial real estate.

(CB-1-1972; CB-30-1990)