File #:

Int 0816-2015    Version: *

Name:

Requiring the Commission on Human Rights to evaluate its tracking system, and develop a formal policy and procedure to handle complaints concerning human rights violations.

Type:

Introduction

Status:

Filed (End of Session)

Committee:

Committee on Civil Rights

On agenda:

6/10/2015

Enactment date:

Law number:

Title:

A Local Law in relation to requiring the Commission on Human Rights to evaluate its tracking system, and develop a formal policy and procedure to handle complaints concerning human rights violations

Sponsors:

Darlene Mealy, Mathieu Eugene, Corey D. Johnson, Rosie Mendez, Donovan J. Richards, Helen K. Rosenthal

Council Member Sponsors:

6

Summary:

Title 8 of the New York City Administrative Code requires the Commission on Human Rights to receive complaints of discrimination. This bill would require the Commission to evaluate the system it uses to track and evaluate complaints and to develop a written policy and procedure to alleviate or reduce delays with its handling of complaints.

Attachments:

1. Summary of Int. No. 816, 2. June 10, 2015 - Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files