S.F. Police Code Article 49 § 4914
OUTREACH (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance)
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(a) The OLSE shall establish a community-based outreach program to conduct education and outreach to employees, applicants, and potential applicants for employment regarding rights and procedures under this Article. The program may be targeted at workers or potential workers in industries or communities where, in the judgment of the OLSE, the need for education and outreach is greatest. (b) The HRC, in consultation with the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, shall establish a community-based outreach program to conduct education and outreach to applicants and potential applicants for housing regarding rights and procedures under this Article. The program may be targeted at individuals or communities where, in the judgment of the HRC, the need for education and outreach is greatest. (c) In establishing outreach programs as required by subsections (a) and (b), the OLSE and the HRC may partner with each other and/or with community-based organizations. Nothing in this Section 4914 shall preclude the OLSE or the HRC, by contract or grant, and consistent with other provisions of City law, from engaging the services of such organizations in establishing such community-based outreach programs, participating in such programs, or developing materials for such programs. Nothing in this Section 4914 shall preclude the OLSE or the HRC from combining the outreach programs required by subsections (a) and (b) with other related community outreach programs. Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Hosted by: American Legal Publishing
San Francisco Police Code Article 49 § 4914 requires two city agencies to run community-based outreach programs: the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) covers education for workers and job applicants about their rights under Article 49, while the Human Rights Commission (HRC) handles outreach to housing applicants and prospective applicants. Both agencies are permitted to focus their efforts on the industries, communities, or individuals where the need is judged to be greatest. The agencies may collaborate with each other and with community-based organizations, including through contracts or grants, and may combine these programs with related outreach efforts.
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Property owners and managers operating in San Francisco should be aware that under § 4914, the HRC is actively charged with educating housing applicants and prospective applicants about their rights under Article 49. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the rights and procedures that the HRC's outreach programs communicate, since tenants and applicants may become more informed about those protections through community education. Staying current with HRC guidance and any materials produced under § 4914 outreach efforts can help operators understand what applicants may already know about their entitlements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4914 of San Francisco Police Code Article 49 establishes a formal right to community education: the HRC is required to run outreach programs explaining housing applicants' rights and procedures under Article 49, and those programs may specifically target communities with the greatest need. If you are a housing applicant or prospective applicant, you can seek out information through the HRC or community-based organizations that may partner with the city under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in San Francisco may also be connected to these outreach efforts and can be a resource for understanding the broader protections Article 49 provides.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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