Aurora — Art. 22-II Housing Discrimination § 22-17
Members, Meetings And Officers
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The human relations commission shall consist of eleven (11) members, which together, reasonably represent the community. If possible the composition of the commission should include, five (5) members who received recommendations from not-for-profit organizations that conduct significant activities within the city for the benefit of minority residents; one (1) representative of city unions, and one (1) representative of the city business community. The human relations commission shall hold such meetings as are necessary to carry out the intent and provisions of this chapter. A meeting may be called by the chairman, or by any two (2) human relations commission members, upon forty-eight (48) hours written notice to every member of the human relations commission; provided however, that the prerequisite notice shall not be binding upon any meeting at which all of the members of the human relations commission are present. Human relations commission members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for reasonable personal expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. (Ord. No. O12-043, § 1, 6-12-12) HISTORY Amended by Ord. O21-039 on 7/27/2021
Aurora's Housing Discrimination Article 22-II, § 22-17 establishes the structure and operating rules for the city's Human Relations Commission. The commission is composed of eleven members intended to broadly represent the community, with a preferred composition that includes representatives from nonprofit organizations serving minority residents, city unions, and the business community. Meetings can be convened by the chairperson or any two members with 48 hours' written notice, and commission members serve voluntarily without pay, though they may be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Aurora Art. 22-II § 22-17, the Human Relations Commission is the body that oversees housing discrimination matters in the city, and property owners and managers should be aware of its composition and authority. Operators who receive a complaint or inquiry from the commission generally respond promptly and cooperate with its meeting and review processes. Understanding that the commission is structured to represent diverse community interests, including nonprofit, union, and business voices, can help landlords contextualize how their cases may be reviewed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Aurora Art. 22-II § 22-17 describes the Human Relations Commission, which is the body responsible for addressing housing discrimination concerns under the city's ordinance. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may have the option of bringing a complaint before this commission, which is designed to reflect a broad cross-section of the community. Tenant-rights organizations, some of which may even have members represented on the commission, can be a resource for understanding how to engage with this body.
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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