PURPOSE: To investigate complaints and eliminate or remedy any violation of fair housing, employment or public accommodations laws through conciliation, persuasion, education or litigation. Investigators and examiners from the Department of Employee Relations will assist the Commission while enforcement will be done through the City Attorney's Office. The Commission also oversees the City of Milwaukee's Paid Sick Leave Ordinance.
COMPOSITION: Eleven members representing a cross-section of the community, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council to serve three-year terms, staggered.
A member continues to serve after the completion of his or her term until reappointed or until a successor has been appointed.
Due to the nature of the business conducted by this body, members are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests with the Board of Ethics.
CREATING AUTHORITY: Section 109-7 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
SALARY: No Salary
STAFFING: Vacant, Department of Administration, 286-5532
WEBSITE:EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION
LAST UPDATED: September 15, 2021