Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 183 § 183.19

Human rights and equal economic opportunity commission

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Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 183 § 183.19
There is established within the department of human rights and equal economic opportunity a human rights and equal economic opportunity commission: (1)
The commission consists of twenty-one (21) members appointed by the mayor with the consent of the council. Members shall serve three-year terms. The initial term of the ten (10) new members expanding from the original eleven-member commission shall be as follows: four (4) shall serve one-year terms, four (4) two-year terms, and two (2) three-year terms, to provide for staggered appointments.
(2) A two-thirds majority of members serving on the commission must be residents of Saint Paul.
(3) The chairperson of the commission shall be designated by the mayor, with the approval of the council, and shall serve for a term ending on the first business day in January of each even-numbered year. In the event the acting chairperson has less than two (2) years remaining on the unexpired term as commissioner, and the current term is the third term, the chairperson will be ineligible for reappointment as chair.
(4) A quorum of the commission is eleven (11) members and any resolution, decision, or action of the commission requires an affirmative vote of eleven (11) members, except members of the commission may be removed at any time by the affirmative vote of five (5) members of the council without cause.
(5) The commission shall meet upon a regular schedule adopted by it or at the call of the chair. Notice of all meetings other than regular meetings shall be in writing and shall state the purpose of the meeting, but attendance at a meeting is a waiver of notice. Any member who misses three (3) consecutive meetings without the consent of the commission shall automatically cease to be a member of the commission.
(6) All appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(7) The commission shall have power to receive, hear and determine complaints as provided herein, to govern its own affairs, to adopt reasonable rules of practice and procedure, and to advise the director on policies of the department. The commission shall have power to conduct such studies, hearings, and investigations and to make such recommendations as in its judgment will effectuate the policy set forth in section 183.01 .
(8) In conjunction with the director's three-year term, human rights and equal economic opportunity commission shall conduct an extensive assessment of the department's performance. Prior to one hundred twenty (120) days from the expiration of the director's term, the commission shall also be required to recommend to the mayor whether the director should be re-appointed.
(9) Each member of the commission, including the chair, shall be paid for attending scheduled meetings of the commission the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per meeting, the aggregate of such payments to any one (1) member for any one (1) year not to exceed the sum of six hundred dollars ($600.00).
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Plain English

Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.19 establishes the Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commission as a 21-member body within the city's department of human rights and equal economic opportunity. Members are appointed by the mayor with council consent, serve staggered three-year terms, and must be at least two-thirds Saint Paul residents. The commission is empowered to receive and decide complaints, conduct studies and investigations, and advise the department director on policy — and it receives modest per-meeting compensation capped annually.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Saint Paul should be aware that under § 183.19, the Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commission holds authority to receive, hear, and determine complaints — which can include housing-related discrimination complaints. Compliant operators generally maintain practices consistent with the policies outlined in § 183.01, since the commission is empowered to investigate and make recommendations that effectuate those policies. Understanding the commission's structure and authority helps operators anticipate how formal complaints may be processed and reviewed.

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

For Tenants

Under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 183 § 183.19, tenants have access to a 21-member commission with the formal power to receive, hear, and determine complaints related to human rights and equal economic opportunity matters, including potential housing discrimination. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may consider filing a complaint with the Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commission, which is structured to conduct investigations and issue decisions. Tenant-rights organizations in Saint Paul can help individuals understand whether a particular concern falls within the commission's jurisdiction and what the complaint process generally involves.

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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