Article
I. IN GENERAL
II. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
III. DISCRIMINATION
Editor’s note:
Ord. 19374-09-2010, § 1(Exh. A), adopted September 28, 2010, amended Ch. 17, in its entirety, to read as herein set out. Prior to inclusion of said ordinance, Ch. 17 pertained to similar subject matter. See also the Code Comparative Table.
Statutory reference:
Human rights, see V.A.C.S. Article 5221k
Local ordinances authorized, see V.A.C.S. Article 5221k, § 4.01
Section
Article I: In General
17-1 Public policy declared
17-2—17-15 Reserved
Article II: Human Relations Commission
17-16 Created; compensation of members
17-17 Terms of members; filling vacancies
17-18 Powers and duties
17-19 Organization
17-20 Employees
17-21 Funding
17-22 Subpoenas; discovery
17-23—17-35 Reserved
Article III: Discrimination
Division 1: Generally
17-36—17-45 Reserved
Division 2: Places of Public Accommodation
17-46 Definitions
17-47 Exemptions
17-48 Unlawful acts
17-49 Investigation of alleged violations; filing complaint
17-50 Prohibitions and requirements with respect to disclosure of information
17-51 Dismissal and appeal
17-52 Effect of provisions on civil remedies
17-53 Penalty
17-54—17-64 Reserved
Division 3: Employment Practices
17-65 Declaration of policy
17-66 Definitions
17-67 Discrimination prohibited
17-68 Maintenance of independent contractor relationship
17-70 Prohibitions and requirements with respect to disclosure of information
17-71 Certain practices not unlawful
17-72 Violations; penalty
17-73—17-85 Reserved
Division 4: Fair Housing
17-86 Declaration of policy
17-87 Definitions
17-88 Discrimination prohibited
17-89 Exemptions; exclusions
17-90 Enforcement
17-91 Complaint and answer
17-92 Investigation
17-93 Temporary or preliminary relief
17-94 Conciliation
17-95 Violation of conciliation agreement
17-96 Referral of complaint to hearing; election of court proceeding; reasonable cause determination and charge
17-97 Dismissal and appeal of complaint
17-98 Civil action in state district court in complaints alleging discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or familial status
17-99 Enforcement by private persons in complaints alleging discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or familial status
17-100 Effect of civil action on certain contracts
17-101 Service of notice and computation of time
17-102 Additional remedies
17-103 Education and public information
17-104 Effect on other law
17-105 Interference with exercise of rights unlawful
17-106 Criminal penalties for violation
Division 5: Reasonable Accommodation or Modification for Residential Uses
17-107 Purpose
17-108 Applicability
17-109 Definitions
17-110 Effect
17-111 Requests for accommodation; application
17-112 Review authority
17-113 Required findings
17-114 Written decision
17-115 Appeals