Cal. Civ. Code § 293
Division of human rights
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§ 293. Division of human rights. 1. There is hereby created in the executive department a division of human rights hereinafter in this article called the division. The head of such division shall be a commissioner hereinafter in this article called the commissioner, who shall be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate and shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor. The commissioner shall be entitled to his or her expenses actually and necessarily incurred by him or her in the performance of his or her duties. 2. The commissioner may establish, consolidate, reorganize or abolish such bureaus and other organizational units within the division as he or she determines to be necessary for efficient operation.
N.Y. Exec. Law § 293 establishes the New York State Division of Human Rights as an agency within the executive department, led by a commissioner appointed by the governor with senate confirmation. The commissioner serves at the governor's pleasure and is reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in carrying out official duties. The provision also grants the commissioner broad authority to create, consolidate, reorganize, or dissolve internal bureaus and units as needed for efficient agency operation.
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N.Y. Exec. Law § 293 is the foundational provision creating the state agency that administers and enforces New York's human rights laws, including those governing housing. Property owners and managers operating in New York generally take note that the Division of Human Rights, led by the commissioner described in this section, has the organizational authority to investigate complaints and carry out enforcement functions. Understanding the structure of this agency helps operators recognize which body may be involved if a fair housing or discrimination-related matter arises.
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N.Y. Exec. Law § 293 establishes the Division of Human Rights as the state agency empowered to address discrimination complaints, including those related to housing. Tenants who believe they have experienced unlawful discrimination may find this agency to be a relevant forum, as the commissioner and the division it describes are the institutional foundation for the complaint and enforcement process. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand how the division's structure under § 293 connects to the broader remedies available under New York's human rights laws.
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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