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Commission on Human Rights

The Commission on Human Rights has the responsibility of enforcing the City's Human Rights Ordinance and monitoring fair housing laws and policies. The Human Rights Commission has general jurisdiction to hear disputes and appeals referred by the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity.

The Commission annually co-sponsors the following events and activities to help the community foster mutual respect and understanding of all persons and racial, religious and nationality groups: Fair Housing Month Essay and Poster contest, Juneteenth Celebration, and Race Equality and Inclusive Communities Week.

This Commission consists of nine members serving staggered terms. Members serve for one, two and three-year terms. They must reside in the City of Albany and posses a reputation for fairness, integrity and responsibility. Officers and employees of the City of Albany are not eligible for appointment to the Commission on Human Rights.

Members

• Commissioner Vicente Alfonso
• Commissioner Rose Mary Koonce
• Commissioner Barbara Laven
• Commissioner Daniel McGinn
• Commissioner Melinda Person
  
• Commissioner Rabbi Scott Shpeen
• Commissioner Grace White
  

Contact Information

    City of Albany
    City Hall Room 301
    Albany, NY 12207

    To send an e-mail, click here.

Laws

City of Albany General Code Chapter 42 Part 36 Article XLVII Sections 42-361 to 42-367 and Chapter 48

New York State General Municipal Law Article 12-D Sections 239-0 to 239-t