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Chillicothe — Ch. 50 Human Rights § 50-35

Interference with commission

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
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Operative Text

Chillicothe — Ch. 50 Human Rights § 50-35
No person shall knowingly and willfully interfere with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the city human relations commission or one of its members or representatives.
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Plain English

Section 50-35 of Chillicothe's Human Rights chapter prohibits anyone from knowingly and willfully obstructing or impeding the city human relations commission—or any of its members or representatives—while they are carrying out their official duties or exercising their lawful authority. The rule applies broadly to 'any person,' meaning it is not limited to landlords, tenants, or any particular class of actor. The provision is designed to protect the integrity of the commission's investigative and enforcement functions.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Ch. 50 § 50-35, property owners and managers who are subject to a human relations commission inquiry or proceeding are expected to cooperate with commission members and their representatives rather than obstruct their work. Compliant operators generally respond to requests for information, allow authorized inspections, and refrain from any conduct that could be construed as deliberate interference with the commission's duties. Maintaining clear records and open communication with commission representatives is consistent with the standard of conduct this provision contemplates.

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

For Tenants

Section 50-35 of Chillicothe's Human Rights code means that the city human relations commission and its representatives are legally protected from interference as they carry out their work—including investigations that may involve tenant complaints. If a tenant believes that someone has deliberately obstructed a commission proceeding related to their complaint, that concern can generally be raised directly with the commission. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local human relations processes can help explain what options may be available in such circumstances.

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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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

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