Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 14 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Subtitle 03 - COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS
Chapter 14.03.01 - Rules of Procedure; Public Hearing Process
Section 14.03.01.15 - Special Provisions for the Commission-Initiated Complaints
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 14.03.01.15
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. The Commission may make and file a complaint in its name in the same manner as if the complaint had been filed by an individual or individuals, when it has received reliable information that any person has been engaged or is engaged in an unlawful discriminatory practice in violation of State Government Article, Title 20, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. Initiation of Commission Complaints.
(1) Upon receipt by the Commission of
reliable information that a person is engaged, or has been engaged, in unlawful
discriminatory practices warranting the initiation of a Commission complaint,
the Executive Director or designee shall present the information in writing to
the Commission chairperson for consideration.
(2) If, in the judgment of the chairperson, a
preliminary investigation is warranted, the chairperson shall direct the
Executive Director to undertake such an investigation.
(3) Upon completion of the investigation the
Executive Director shall forward to the general counsel a written summary of
the investigation together with instructions to prepare a formal Commission
complaint.
(4) The general counsel
shall forward this complaint to the Executive Director who shall present the
complaint to the chairperson for authorization by three Commissioners which,
upon this authorization, shall constitute a Commission complaint.
(5) If the Commission authorizes a complaint
under this section, it shall be forwarded to the Executive Director for
processing in accordance with these regulations as otherwise applicable to
complaints filed.
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Maryland may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
