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Chillicothe — Ch. 50 Human Rights § 50-31

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
ChillicotheFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Chillicothe — Ch. 50 Human Rights § 50-31
The city council shall have the authority to create a human relations commission as set forth in this article. The provisions of this article shall not be operative until such time as the city council chooses to create a human relations commission.
State Law reference-- Human relations commission authorized, 65 ILCS 5/11-11.1-1, 775 ILCS 5/7-108.
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Plain English

Chillicothe Ch. 50 § 50-31 establishes that the city council holds the power to create a human relations commission, but the rest of the article's rules and procedures do not take effect unless and until the council actually exercises that power. In other words, the article is essentially dormant until the council acts. The provision draws its authority from Illinois state law, specifically 65 ILCS 5/11-11.1-1 and 775 ILCS 5/7-108.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Chillicothe Ch. 50 § 50-31, the human relations framework described in this article is not yet operative unless the city council has formally established a human relations commission. Operators managing rental property in Chillicothe should monitor city council actions to determine whether the commission has been created and the article's provisions have been activated. Staying informed about local legislative developments helps ensure awareness of any new compliance obligations that may arise once the commission is established.

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

For Tenants

Chillicothe Ch. 50 § 50-31 means that the human rights protections outlined in this article are not enforceable until the city council creates a human relations commission. Tenants interested in whether such a commission exists or has been established can check with the Chillicothe city clerk or city council records for the current status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Illinois municipal law may also be able to clarify what state-level remedies under 65 ILCS 5/11-11.1-1 or 775 ILCS 5/7-108 remain available in the interim.

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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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

65 ILCS 5
Not yet ingested
775 ILCS 5

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 50-103
IL Muni § 50-82
IL Muni § 50-81
IL Muni § 50-82
IL Muni § 50-81
IL Muni § 50-63
IL Muni § 50-101

Related Rules

§ 5.106
§ 5.106 Equal access in accordance with the individual's gender identity in community planning and development programs.
§ 5.109
§ 5.109 Equal participation of faith-based organizations in HUD programs and activities.
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Source Information

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