Aurora — Art. 22-II Housing Discrimination § 22-21
Cooperation By Other City Agencies
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All department heads of the city shall cooperate with the human relations commission in furtherance of its work. The human relations commission shall invite and enlist the cooperation of racial and religious groups, community organizations, fraternal and benevolent societies, veterans' organizations, professional and technical organizations, and other groups and individuals in the city in order to carry out the duties and functions set forth herein. The human relations commission shall cooperate with all governmental agencies on all levels whenever it deems such action appropriate in effectuating the policy of this chapter. (Ord. No. O12-043, § 1, 6-12-12)
Aurora's Housing Discrimination ordinance, § 22-21, establishes a framework of broad institutional cooperation in support of the city's human relations commission. Under this provision, all city department heads are required to assist the commission in its work, while the commission itself is directed to actively engage community groups—including racial, religious, fraternal, veterans', and professional organizations—as partners. The commission is also authorized to coordinate with governmental agencies at any level whenever it determines such coordination advances the chapter's anti-discrimination policy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Aurora should be aware that § 22-21 reflects the city's commitment to robust, cross-institutional enforcement of its housing discrimination policies. The human relations commission draws on a wide network of city departments, community organizations, and governmental bodies at multiple levels, meaning that complaints or investigations may involve coordination across several entities. Compliant operators generally maintain fair housing practices that can withstand scrutiny from this broad cooperative enforcement structure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Aurora § 22-21, tenants have the benefit of a human relations commission that is structurally supported by city departments and a wide range of community organizations, which can serve as resources when navigating housing discrimination concerns. The commission's mandate to enlist community groups—such as religious, fraternal, and professional organizations—means that tenant-rights organizations and similar groups may be active partners in the commission's work. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may consider reaching out to the Aurora Human Relations Commission directly or connecting with local community organizations that cooperate with it under this provision.
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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