Chillicothe — Ch. 50 Human Rights § 50-32
Membership; appointment and term of members; compensation of members; rules of procedure
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(a) The city human relations commission shall consist of three members appointed by the mayor with consent and approval of the council. All three members of the commission shall be appointed from residents of the city, and they shall be representative of all segments of the community, such as religious, racial, educational, labor, civic, management and governmental groups. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation. (b) Members of the commission shall be appointed and be removable for cause by the mayor, with the consent of the council. Members shall serve for terms of three years or until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. The mayor shall designate one of the members of the commission to be its chair. Three members shall constitute a quorum, and the concurrence of a majority of the commission shall be necessary for commission action. All meetings shall be open to the general public except conciliation efforts.
Section 50-32 of Chillicothe's Ch. 50 Human Rights ordinance establishes the structure and operating rules of the city's Human Relations Commission. The commission is composed of three mayoral appointees who must be city residents drawn from a broad cross-section of the community, including religious, racial, labor, civic, and governmental groups. Members serve three-year terms without pay, can be removed for cause by the mayor with council consent, and must hold open public meetings — except when conducting conciliation efforts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 50-32, the Human Relations Commission is the body that oversees human rights matters in Chillicothe, including issues that may involve housing and property management. Operators who receive complaints or inquiries routed through the commission should be aware that its meetings are generally open to the public, meaning proceedings may be visible to the broader community. Understanding the commission's composition — drawn from diverse civic, labor, and management backgrounds — can help property owners anticipate the range of perspectives that may inform its deliberations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 50-32 establishes the Human Relations Commission as a community-representative body in Chillicothe that residents may engage when human rights concerns arise. Because the commission's meetings are open to the public under this provision, tenants can generally attend and observe its proceedings, with the exception of conciliation sessions. Tenants who believe their rights have been affected may consider contacting the commission directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a legal aid provider familiar with Ch. 50 of the Chillicothe code.
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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