Rockford — Part I Ch. 11 Human Rights § 11-41
Commission created; membership terms; qualifications
Operative Text
(a) There is hereby created a community relations commission, consisting of 11 members. All members shall be residents of the City of Rockford. Any appointed member who ceases to be a resident will be deemed to have resigned from the commission. (b) The term of membership for each commissioner shall be three years. Provided, however, the term of office for the original appointments made under this chapter shall be as follows: four members for a one-year term; four members for a two-year term; and three members for a three-year term. All subsequent appointments shall be terms of three years. No member shall serve more than two terms. However, the four members initially appointed for one-year term may serve for two additional three year terms following their initial one-year term. (c) No member shall be an elected official or an employee of the city. (d) Members of the commission shall serve without compensation. (e) Members of the Commission shall be persons who are committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity for, and fair treatment of, all people and shall further be committed to the city's public policy as expressed in section 11-1 of this chapter. (f) The commission and its members shall reflect the great diversity of the City of Rockford with regard to race, sex, ethnicity, nationality, religion, LGBTQ, age, and disability.
Section 11-41 of Rockford's Human Rights chapter establishes a Community Relations Commission made up of 11 Rockford residents appointed to serve staggered terms, generally three years each, with a two-term limit. Members cannot be city employees or elected officials, receive no pay, and must be committed to equal opportunity and fair treatment as outlined in the city's public policy. The commission is also required to reflect Rockford's diversity across race, sex, ethnicity, nationality, religion, LGBTQ identity, age, and disability.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 11-41, the Community Relations Commission is the body that oversees human rights and equal opportunity matters in Rockford, including issues that may touch on housing. Property owners and managers operating in Rockford should be aware that this commission exists, is composed of community members committed to fair treatment, and is structured to represent the city's diverse population. Understanding the commission's composition and mandate can help operators anticipate how human rights complaints related to housing may be reviewed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 11-41 establishes the Community Relations Commission as a standing body in Rockford dedicated to equal opportunity and fair treatment for all residents. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 11 have been violated may find it relevant that this commission is composed of diverse, community-based members committed to the city's public policy of non-discrimination. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources can help individuals understand how to engage with the commission as a potential avenue for addressing housing-related human rights concerns.
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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