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Committee discusses proposed Human Relations Commission charge changes; source‑of‑income provision faces legal question
Summary
Committee members discussed adding source of income as a protected characteristic to the Human Relations Commission charge but noted a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision could limit enforceability; members agreed to discuss options with full council and to consider adding explicit education authority to the commission's charge.
The Finance Administration Committee reviewed proposed updates to the Human Relations Commission's charge on July 17, including a recommendation to add "source of income" as a protected characteristic and an explicit provision authorizing the commission to conduct education and outreach.
Staff and council members reported receipt of a Pennsylvania Supreme Court…
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