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Neodesha adopts civil rights and fair housing complaint procedures (Resolution 25-11)
Summary
The commission adopted Resolution 25-11 establishing official procedures for civil rights and fair housing complaints, referencing federal statutes including Title VI, the Civil Rights Act (Title VIII), Section 504 and the Fair Housing Amendments Act, and directing referrals to HUD Region VII and the Kansas Human Rights Commission.
The City Commission adopted Resolution No. 25-11 to establish official procedures for handling civil rights and fair housing complaints in Neodesha. The resolution lists federal authorities that could apply to complaints and directs complainants to HUD Region VII (Office of Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity) and the Kansas Human Rights Commission for further action.
The resolution language cites Title VI; Title VIII (the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended); Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. Commissioner Banzet moved to approve Resolution 25-11 as presented; Commissioner Truelove seconded and the motion carried.
