Cal. Civ. Code § 186-1-.01
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(1) Administrator. The Administrator is appointed by the Governor and serves at his pleasure. The Administrator's duties, power and authority are those enumerated in the Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978 as amended, codified as O.C.G.A. Section 45-19-20, et seq., and include rule making authority specified in O.C.G.A. Section 45-19-27(14). The Commission on Equal Opportunity is attached to the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes only. (2) Board of Commissioners of the Commission on Equal Opportunity. The Board of Commissioners of the Commission on Equal Opportunity consists of nine (9) members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate; the Board's duties, power and authority are those enumerated in the Fair Employment Practices Act, as amended, codified as O.C.G.A. Section 45-19-20, et seq. (a) Of the Governor's initial appointments, three shall be for one-year terms, three shall be for two-year terms, and three shall be for three-year terms. In the event of a vacancy during the term of any member appointed by the Governor whether by reason of death, resignation, or otherwise, the appointment of the successor by the Governor shall be only for the remainder of the unexpired term. (b) The Board shall be representative of a fair and reasonable cross section of the population of the state; one-third of the members shall have experience in labor or Title VII law enforcement, or other legal human rights experience; provided, however, that after July 1, 1993, at least three members of the board shall be representative of or have a background in realty, apartment management, or the building and contracting industry. (c) The Chair and other Officers shall be elected as it is deemed appropriate by the Board. (d) The board shall meet at least three times a year at the time and place specified in writing by the Administrator and may also meet from time to time upon its own motion, as deemed necessary by the majority of the members thereof, for the purposes of conducting routine or specific business. (e) Each member of the Board shall serve without pay, but members who are not otherwise state officials or employees shall receive the same expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement which members of certain boards and commissions receive pursuant to Code Section 45-7-21.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 186-1 § 186-1-.01 establishes the organizational structure of Georgia's Commission on Equal Opportunity, including the roles of the Administrator and the nine-member Board of Commissioners. The Administrator is a Governor-appointed official whose authority derives from the Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, while the Board is composed of members representing a cross-section of the state's population, including individuals with backgrounds in labor law, human rights, and the real estate or construction industries. The Board meets at least three times per year, and its members serve without pay, though eligible members may receive expense and travel reimbursements.
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Under Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 186-1 § 186-1-.01, the Commission on Equal Opportunity is the body that oversees fair employment and housing-related practices in Georgia, and its Board is specifically required to include members with backgrounds in realty, apartment management, or the building and contracting industry. Property owners and managers operating in Georgia generally stay informed about the Commission's composition and rulemaking activities, since the Administrator holds rule-making authority that can affect compliance obligations. Operators familiar with the Commission's structure are better positioned to understand how fair employment and housing rules are developed and administered at the state level.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 186-1 § 186-1-.01 describes the governing structure of the Commission on Equal Opportunity, the state body responsible for administering the Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978 under O.C.G.A. Section 45-19-20 et seq. Tenants who believe their rights under Georgia's fair housing or employment protections have been violated may find it useful to understand that this Commission, led by a Governor-appointed Administrator, is the relevant oversight body. Those seeking to understand their options can consult the Commission directly or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how complaints are handled.
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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