Chillicothe — Ch. 50 Human Rights § 50-33
Purpose
Operative Text
The purpose of the city human relations commission is to: (1) Promote the American ideal of equality and justice. (2) Further understanding between people. (3) Encourage and facilitate wise adjustments to social problems and opportunities. (4) Study the nature and cause of prejudices and make recommendations for improvements. (5) Develop, by various publicity and training media, improved intergroup relations, which in turn develop respect for equal rights without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, or physical or mental handicap. (6) Bring about mutual understanding and respect among all people in the city in order that prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, discrimination and disorder occasioned thereby be eliminated.
Chillicothe Ch. 50 § 50-33 establishes the foundational purposes of the city's Human Relations Commission. The Commission is charged with promoting equality and justice, studying the roots of prejudice, and fostering respectful relationships among all residents regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, or physical or mental handicap. It is also empowered to develop educational and training programs aimed at reducing discrimination and social disorder within the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chillicothe Ch. 50 § 50-33, the Human Relations Commission exists in part to address discriminatory practices in housing and related contexts. Property owners and managers operating in Chillicothe generally stay informed of the Commission's educational initiatives and recommendations, as these can signal areas of heightened local scrutiny. Engaging with Commission outreach programs is one way operators demonstrate a commitment to the equal-treatment principles the Commission is tasked with advancing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chillicothe Ch. 50 § 50-33 establishes a Human Relations Commission whose stated mission includes eliminating prejudice, intolerance, and discrimination affecting residents. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, or physical or mental handicap may find the Commission a relevant point of contact for information and referrals. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can also help individuals understand how the Commission's mandate connects to available remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation