[Adopted by Exec. Order No. 83-2[1]]
There is hereby created the Office of Human
Relations pursuant to Section 413 of the Charter of Harford County,
Maryland, which shall be in the Executive Branch of the County government,
subject to the direction, supervision and control of the County Executive.
The Office shall be administered by a Human Relations Coordinator.
A.
The Office of Human Relations is created to foster,
encourage and guarantee equal treatment for all persons regardless
of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, occupation, marital
status, political opinion, personal appearance or mental/physical
disability.
B.
The Office shall direct its efforts, time and resources
toward eliminating discriminatory practices within the County in the
areas of housing, employment, education, public accommodations, administration
of justice and other areas where unlawful discriminatory practices
may exist.
The powers, duties and functions of the Office
are as follows:
A.
To investigate any complaints arising out of a violation of Chapter 95 of the Harford County Code, as amended.
B.
To plan, coordinate, develop and direct the activities
of the Human Relations Commission.
C.
To act as liaison between the County government and
the local community on controversial human relations problems.
D.
To take oral and written complaints about alleged
discrimination cases and investigate.
E.
To report controversial human relation matters to
the Human Relations Commission and prepare recommendations for presentation
to the County Executive and the County Council.
F.
To speak before business, community and civic groups
concerning the activities, goals and programs of the Commission.
G.
To prepare an annual budget for approval by the Commission.
H.
To prepare federal, state and County reports as required
by law.
I.
To supervise office personnel.
J.
To perform other necessary duties as required.
