Section 20-205 – Executive Director and Deputy Director
(a) The Governor shall: (1) appoint an Executive Director of the Commission from a list of five names submitted by the Commission; and (2) remove the Executive Director on the recommendation of two–thirds of the members of the Commission. (b) The Executive Director: (1) shall appoint a deputy director with the approval of a majority of the members of the […]
Section 20-604 – Scope of Subtitle
This subtitle does not apply to: (1) an employer with respect to the employment of aliens outside of the State; or (2) a religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity to perform work connected with the activities of the religious entity.
Section 20-206 – General Counsel; Outside Counsel
(a) (1) The Commission may employ its own attorney. (2) The Executive Director shall appoint and remove the attorney with the approval of the Commission. (b) The attorney shall: (1) act as general counsel and legal adviser to the Commission; and (2) represent the Commission at all hearings and judicial proceedings in which the Commission is a party. (c) The general counsel […]
Section 20-207 – General Powers and Duties
(a) (1) The Commission may: (i) conduct studies and surveys concerning human relations, conditions, and problems; and (ii) promote in every way possible the improvement of human relations. (2) In conducting studies and surveys, the Commission may expend any funds provided in the State budget or otherwise made available. (3) On the basis of studies or surveys, the Commission may recommend […]
Section 20-201 – Established
There is a Commission on Civil Rights.