Pontiac — Part I Ch. 24 Human Relations and Social Services § 24-21
Creation; membership; terms of members
Operative Text
(a) The city has created a human relations commission. The city council acts as the commission but may, in its discretion and from time to time, appoint a commission, which shall be composed of five members. Each member of the human relations commission shall be appointed by the mayor, with the consent of the city council. Each member of the human relations commission shall be a qualified elector of the city and shall have resided therein at least one year preceding his appointment. The members first appointed after the passage of the ordinance from which this article is derived shall serve for terms of two years. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made in like manner. (b) A commissioner, having been duly appointed, shall continue to serve after the expiration of his term until his successor has been appointed. All terms shall expire on June 30 in their final year.
Section 24-21 of Pontiac's Human Relations and Social Services code establishes the structure and membership rules for the city's Human Relations Commission. Under this provision, the city council itself serves as the commission by default, but it may choose to appoint a separate five-member body at its discretion. Members are appointed by the mayor with city council consent, must be qualified city electors who have lived in Pontiac for at least one year before appointment, and serve initial two-year terms expiring on June 30. A sitting commissioner continues in their role after their term ends until a successor is appointed, ensuring no gap in commission membership.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For property owners and managers operating in Pontiac, § 24-21 establishes the governing body that oversees human relations matters, which can include housing-related discrimination complaints. A compliant operator generally stays informed about the composition and activity of the Human Relations Commission, since the city council may at any time constitute or reconstitute that body. Understanding that the commission's membership is subject to mayoral appointment and council consent helps operators know who holds authority over relevant proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 24-21, Pontiac tenants have a defined body — the Human Relations Commission — to which housing-related concerns, including potential discrimination issues, may be directed. Because the city council itself can act as the commission, tenants should be aware that the responsible authority may shift depending on whether a separate five-member commission has been appointed at any given time. Tenants who believe their rights have been affected may consider contacting the city directly to confirm the current commission's status, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available complaint pathways.
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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