Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-4-4
Delegation of commission's powers and duties to director
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Sec. 4. The commission may, by rule, authorize the director of the commission to exercise the commission's powers or perform the commission's duties under this article.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-4-4 establishes that the Indiana Civil Rights Commission has the option to formally delegate its statutory powers and duties under the fair housing article to the commission's director through rulemaking. This means the director can be authorized to act on the commission's behalf rather than requiring the full commission to act in every instance. The provision does not require delegation — it simply makes it permissible when the commission chooses to adopt such a rule.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-4-4, the Indiana Civil Rights Commission may empower its director to carry out fair housing enforcement functions that would otherwise rest with the full commission. Property owners and managers interacting with the commission on fair housing matters should be aware that the director may have authority to act on the commission's behalf depending on what rules the commission has adopted. Compliant operators generally keep records of any official communications and verify the authority of the commission representative they are dealing with.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-4-4 means that when you file a fair housing complaint or interact with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, the director of the commission may be the official handling or deciding your matter if the commission has delegated that authority by rule. This structural arrangement does not diminish the rights available to you under the fair housing article. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been violated may consider contacting the Indiana Civil Rights Commission directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring federal complaint pathways through HUD to understand available options.
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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