Mount Carmel — Ch. 8½ Discrimination § 8½-41
Human relations commission generally
Operative Text
(a) Established. The human relations commission of the city (the "commission") is hereby established. The commission is authorized and directed to administer and enforce this article in accordance with the provisions of this division. (b) Incidents of office. (1) Membership; appointment, term. The commission shall consist of five members, all of whom shall reside in the city. Each member shall be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council to serve a three-year term; provided, that initial appointees shall serve as follows: One for a one-year term, two for two-year terms, and two for three-year terms. (2) Removal, vacancy. With the advice and consent of the city council, the mayor may remove any commission member for cause after a public hearing. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member whose place has become vacant in the same manner as provided for the appointment of members at the beginning of a term. (3) Officers. The commission shall elect one of its members to serve as chairman, and may elect such other officers as it deems necessary. (4) Compensation. Commission members shall receive no compensation for their services. (c) Meetings. (1) Who may call. Commission meetings may be called by the chairman or by any two members, upon 48 hours' written notice to any member who was not present when the decision to hold a meeting was made. (2) Quorum. Three members of the commission shall constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of at least three members shall be necessary to authorize any official commission action. (3) Records. The commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings indicating the absence of any member, the vote of each member on each question, and any official action taken. These minutes shall be filed with the city clerk, and shall be a public record. (d) Rule making. The commission may make such additional rules as necessary to fairly and efficiently perform its duties under this article. Such rules shall not become effective until approval by the city council. (e) Budget. The city shall allocate funds in its annual appropriations ordinance to defray necessary commission expenses.
Mount Carmel's Ch. 8½ Discrimination § 8½-41 establishes the city's Human Relations Commission as the official body responsible for administering and enforcing the local anti-discrimination article. The Commission is composed of five city residents appointed by the mayor with city council approval, each serving staggered three-year terms. It operates through majority quorum votes, maintains public records of its proceedings, and may adopt additional rules—subject to city council approval—to carry out its duties.
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Under Mount Carmel Ch. 8½ § 8½-41, the Human Relations Commission is the body that oversees enforcement of the city's anti-discrimination provisions, meaning property owners and managers are subject to its authority when complaints arise. Operators who stay informed about Commission-adopted rules—which require city council approval before taking effect—are generally better positioned to maintain compliant practices. Keeping documentation of rental policies and decisions is a common practice among operators who interact with bodies like this Commission.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mount Carmel Ch. 8½ § 8½-41 creates the Human Relations Commission as the designated agency for enforcing the city's anti-discrimination article, giving tenants a formal body to which discrimination concerns can be directed. Because the Commission keeps minutes and public records of its proceedings, tenants can review those records through the city clerk's office to understand how similar matters have been handled. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Mount Carmel procedures can help individuals understand how to engage with the Commission 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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