Mission Statement

This department is charged with civil rights enforcement, contract compliance and community relations/discrimination prevention.  It is responsible for the investigation, elimination, and prevention of all forms of prohibited discrimination, including that based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, retaliation or any other form of discrimination proscribed by ordinance or resolution.

Toward the goal of ensuring equal opportunity and treatment for all citizens of the city, the administrative division oversees the operation of the entire Department along with two appointed boards: the Human Rights and Relations Board and the Civil Rights Hearing Board.

Department Staff