Sec. 18.80.290. Local human rights commissions.
(a) The legislative body of a municipality may, by ordinance or resolution, authorize the establishment of membership in and support of a local human rights commission. The number and qualifications of the members of a local commission and their terms and method of appointment or removal shall be as determined by the legislative body, except […]
Sec. 18.80.295. Apprenticeship programs.
The provisions of this chapter affecting discrimination in employment on the basis of age do not apply to apprenticeship programs registered by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, United States Department of Labor, or apprenticeship programs that meet standards equivalent to apprenticeship programs registered by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
Sec. 18.80.300. Definitions.
In this chapter, (1) “blockbusting” means an unlawful discriminatory practice by a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or employee or agent of a broker or another individual, corporation, partnership, or organization for the purpose of inducing a real estate transaction from which any such person or its stockholders or members may benefit financially, to […]
Sec. 18.80.040. Commission meetings.
The commission shall hold a regular annual meeting and shall hold special meetings as necessitated by AS 18.80.120.
Sec. 18.80.160. Informative publications.
The commission may prepare and distribute pamphlets and press releases to inform the public of its constitutional and statutory civil rights. The commission shall submit proposed publications to the Department of Law for a review of legal accuracy.
Sec. 18.80.050. Regulations.
(a) The commission shall adopt procedural and substantive regulations necessary to implement this chapter. (b) The commission shall adopt regulations relating to discrimination because of physical and mental disability. The regulations must furnish guidance concerning the circumstances under which it is necessary to make a reasonable accommodation for a physically or mentally disabled person when […]
Sec. 18.80.200. Purpose.
(a) It is determined and declared as a matter of legislative finding that discrimination against an inhabitant of the state because of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood is a matter of public concern and that this discrimination not only threatens […]
Sec. 18.80.060. Powers and duties of the commission.
(a) In addition to the other powers and duties prescribed by this chapter, the commission shall (1) appoint an executive director approved by the governor; (2) hire other administrative staff as may be necessary to the commission’s function; (3) exercise general supervision and direct the activities of the executive director and other administrative staff; (4) […]
Sec. 18.80.070. Compensation.
The members of the commission are authorized per diem and travel allowances allowable to members of other boards and commissions.
Sec. 18.80.075. Legal counsel.
(a) The attorney general is the legal counsel for the commission. The attorney general shall advise the commission in legal matters arising in the discharge of its duties, shall assist in the preparation and presentation of complaints to the commission, and shall represent the commission in legal actions to which it is a party. (b) […]