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Brookings removes investigatory role from Human Rights Commission; council approves ordinance
Summary
Council voted to amend the Human Rights Commission ordinance, removing its authority to investigate and enforce discrimination complaints and refocusing it as a resource that refers complaints to state or federal agencies.
The Brookings City Council approved Ordinance 25-022, amending how the Brookings Human Rights Commission (HRC) handles discrimination complaints. The ordinance removes the commission’s authority to investigate, arbitrate and enforce complaints and instead positions the HRC as a resource and referral body.
Casey Bell, the city’s human resources director, introduced the ordinance and Lawrence, a member…
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