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Editor's Note: See also Art. XIX of the Charter.
There shall be a Commissioner of Human Rights, who shall be appointed by the County Executive for the term of office for which the County Executive is elected, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature. The Commissioner shall be appointed on the basis of experience and qualifications for the duties of the office.
Except as otherwise provided in the Charter, the Commissioner shall have and exercise all the powers and duties conferred or imposed by the General Municipal Law or any other law. The Commissioner shall also perform such other related functions as the County Legislature or the County Executive may designate in order to implement and accomplish the policies and responsibilities the County Legislature has prescribed.
There shall be a Commission on Human Rights constituted in accordance with the General Municipal Law or any other applicable provision of any act of the State Legislature; provided, however, that its members shall be appointed by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature.[1] The Commission shall exercise all the powers and duties required by law and shall perform such other and related duties as the County Legislature or the County Executive may require.
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Editor's Note: Pursuant to Res. No. 124-1977, adopted 2-15-1977, the Commission on Human Rights consists of 13 members.
On or before March 1 of each year, the Commissioner of Human Rights shall make an annual report for the immediately preceding calendar year, covering generally the work of the Commission. The Commissioner shall make such other reports at such times as may be required by the County Legislature, County Executive or other applicable law. All reports shall be filed with the Clerk to the County Legislature and the County Executive.