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Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76 § 2.76.010

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Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76 § 2.76.010
A. There shall be a Cambridge Human Rights Commission consisting of eleven members, which may be altered by an amendment to the ordinance codified in this chapter by the City Council.
B. The Commission shall be considered a department of the City, with all the rights and responsibilities thereof. The Executive Director of the Commission shall be considered the Department Head.
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Plain English

Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 2.76 § 2.76.010 formally establishes the Cambridge Human Rights Commission as an eleven-member body, with the City Council retaining authority to change that membership number through an ordinance amendment. The Commission is treated as a full city department, giving it the institutional standing and obligations that come with that status. The Executive Director serves as the department head, placing the Commission within the city's administrative structure.

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For Property Managers

Under ch. 2.76 § 2.76.010, the Cambridge Human Rights Commission operates as an official city department with the authority and responsibilities that designation carries. Property owners and managers operating in Cambridge generally take note that this body has formal governmental standing, meaning its processes and directives carry the weight of a city department. Staying informed about the Commission's role is a routine part of operating rental housing in Cambridge.

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

For Tenants

Section 2.76.010 establishes the Cambridge Human Rights Commission as a city department, which means tenants have access to a formally recognized governmental body when seeking to address rights-related concerns. Because the Commission holds full departmental status, it has the institutional capacity to receive and act on complaints. Tenants who believe their rights have been affected may look into the Commission's processes, consult a tenant-rights organization, or explore other avenues available through the city.

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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