| Human Rights Commission | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
Clinton County Human Rights Commission Clinton County Government Center c/o Legislative Offices - Box 21 137b Margaret Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901 |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
What are the general duties of the Clinton County Human Rights Commission? Who is on the Clinton County Human Rights Commission? What activities are protected? What does the State Constitution say?
What are the general duties of the Clinton County Human Rights Commission? 1. To foster mutual respect and understanding among all racial, religious, and nationality groups in the County; Ú Ú Ú 2. To inquire into the incidence of tension and conflict among or between various racial, religious, and nationality groups; Ú Ú Ú 3. To conduct and recommend such educational programs as, in the judgment of the Commission, will increase goodwill among the inhabitants of the community and open new opportunities into all phase of community life for all inhabitants; and Ú Ú Ú 4. To report complaints to the New York State Division of Human Rights, alleging any lawful discriminatory practices under Article 15 and the Executive Law. Ú Ú Ú
The Clinton County Human Rights Commission is composed of 10 members who are appointed by the County Legislature. The members of the Commission are all volunteers who have demonstrated interest in the protection of human rights and the elimination of illegal discrimination.
Ú Ú Ú
Depending on various State and Federal Laws, certain classes are protected against discrimination. Areas of protection include:
Ú Ú Ú
What activities are protected? Activities Protected by New York State Human Rights Law:
If you believe that you have been discriminated against within the County of Clinton you may file a complaint with the Clinton County Human Rights Commission.
What does the State Constitution say? The New York State Constitution, adopted and approved by the vote of the citizens of New York on November 8, 1938, provides that "No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this State or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, creed, or religion, be subjected to any discrimination in his civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation or institution, or by the State or any agency or subdivision of the State." If you feel that you have been the subject of an unlawful, discriminatory practice, protect your civil rights - contact the Clinton County Human Rights Commission. Ú Ú Ú Provided by:
Ú Ú Ú
Put your complaint in writing. Your complaint does not have to be in great detail but it is necessary for the Commission to have enough information to contact you and discuss the complaint in detail. Mail or leave your complaint at the Clinton County Government Center. If for some reason you are unable to do the above, just call the Clinton County Government Center, 565-4600, and request the name and telephone number for the on-call member of the Human Rights Commission. Your complaint will be reviewed at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission and you will be contacted to discuss what steps can be taken regarding your complaint.
The Human Rights Commission may do any of the following:
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
