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Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-144

Community relations commission

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

Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-144
There is hereby created a community relations commission, consisting of five members, who shall be residents of the municipality and who shall each serve for a term of three years. Each member shall be appointed by the president of the municipality with the advice and consent of the trustees. The chairman and co-chairman shall be elected annually by a majority of the board.
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Plain English

Section 54-144 of Lynwood's Human Relations chapter establishes a Community Relations Commission made up of five resident members, each serving three-year terms. Members are appointed by the municipal president with trustee approval, and the commission's chair and co-chair are chosen each year by a majority vote of the board. This provision defines the structure and appointment process for the body responsible for community relations matters in Lynwood.

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For Property Managers

Under § 54-144, the Community Relations Commission is the body through which Lynwood addresses human relations concerns, including those that may involve rental housing. Property owners and managers operating in Lynwood should be aware that this commission exists as an appointed, resident-led body with defined leadership. Familiarity with the commission's composition and appointment structure can help operators understand who oversees community relations enforcement and policy in the municipality.

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

For Tenants

Section 54-144 establishes the Community Relations Commission as a five-member, resident-based body in Lynwood that may serve as a resource or forum for human relations concerns. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 54 have been affected may find it useful to understand how this commission is structured and who its members are. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents navigate how to engage with the commission established under § 54-144.

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 § 54-21
IL Muni § 54-262
IL Muni § 54-264
IL Muni § 54-231
IL Muni § 54-208
IL Muni § 54-211

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