A. Policy: It is the policy of the county of Gem to implement programs to ensure equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
B. Discrimination Prohibited: Discrimination in the sale, rental, leasing, financing of housing or land to be used for construction of housing, or in the provisions of brokerage services because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin is prohibited under title VIII of the 1968 civil rights act (federal fair housing law).
C. Assistance: Within available resources, the county of Gem will assist all persons who feel they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin to seek equity under federal and state laws by filing a complaint with the Idaho human rights commission or the U.S. department of housing and urban development, Seattle regional office compliance division.
D. Publication:
1. Resolution: The county of Gem shall publicize the resolution codified herein and through this publicity shall cause owners of real estate, developers and builders to become aware of their respective responsibilities and rights under the federal fair housing law and any applicable state or local laws or ordinances.
2. Program: Such program will, at a minimum, include, but not be limited to:
a. The printing and publicizing of this policy and other applicable fair housing information through local media and community contacts;
b. Distribution of posters, flyers and any other means which will bring to the attention of those affected knowledge of their respective responsibilities and rights concerning equal opportunity in housing. (Res. 2002-03, 10-22-2001, eff. retroactive to 5-1-1992)