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Phoenix — Ch. 50 Human Relations § 50-50

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
PhoenixFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Phoenix — Ch. 50 Human Relations § 50-50
There is hereby created a commission on human relations consisting of 13 members, residents of the village, who shall each serve for terms of three years. Each member shall be appointed, and the chairman and vice-chairman shall be annually designated by the chief executive officer of the village, with the advice and consent of the (council) board of trustees. The terms of office for the initial appointments shall be: five members for three years; four members for two years; and four members for one year.
State Law reference-- Authority for creation of local human relations commission, 65 ILCS 5/11-11.1-1.
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Plain English

Phoenix Chapter 50, Section 50-50 establishes a Commission on Human Relations composed of 13 village residents, each serving staggered three-year terms. The chief executive officer of the village appoints all members and annually designates a chairman and vice-chairman, subject to the advice and consent of the board of trustees. Initial appointments were structured across one-, two-, and three-year terms to create continuity in the commission's membership over time.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 50-50, the Commission on Human Relations serves as a local body that may be involved in matters touching on housing and human relations within the village. Property owners and managers operating in Phoenix should be aware that this commission exists as an oversight and advisory body, and that its composition and leadership are renewed on a regular cycle. Staying informed about the commission's activities and any proceedings it may conduct is a general practice for operators subject to local human relations rules.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 50-50 of Phoenix's Human Relations chapter creates the Commission on Human Relations, which is the local body residents may engage with regarding human relations concerns, including those related to housing. Tenants who believe their rights under local human relations ordinances have been affected may look to this commission as a potential avenue for raising concerns or filing complaints. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Phoenix's local governance can help explain how the commission's processes work and what options may be available.

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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