The Erie County Human Relations Commission works to eliminate discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. The Commission investigates claims of unlawful discrimination to ensure the equal opportunities for all persons.
The Erie County Human Relations Commission enforces the Erie County Human Relations Commission Ordinance, and Erie County Human Relations Commission Bylaws which affords individuals the opportunity to obtain without discrimination employment for they are qualified, and reasonable access to any public property or facility, rental housing or commercial property.
The Ordinance recognizes as civil rights the following: race, color, familial status, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability of the person, the use of guide or support animals because of the disability of the person, or because the person is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals. Those civil rights shall be enforceable under the Ordinance.
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THE COUNTY OF ERIE SEEKS NEW DIRECTOR FOR THE ERIE COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Director proactively manages overall operations and staff of the Human Relations Commission, a quasi- judicial agency charged with enforcing the Erie County HRC Ordinance, which works to prevent discrimination in the areas of housing, employment, and public accommodations. The Director processes discrimination complaints to determine their merit, works with investigators, consults with agency attorneys, disposes of complaints, monitors the appeals process, and works closely with the Enforcement Commission and Advisory Board to achieve the mission of the Agency, keeping the bodies active and involved in the process. Director conducts intakes, performs investigative work, and coordinates community education and outreach as directed by the Commission and County Council. Director reports directly to County Clerk. Please send cover letter and resume to kchillcott@eriecountypa.gov or Erie County Council, Erie County Courthouse, 140 West 6th Street, Room 114, Erie PA 16501
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm
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