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09 V.S.A. ch. 141, § 4551 Human Rights Commission; members; compensation
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§ 4551. Human Rights Commission; members; compensation (a) The Human Rights Commission is hereby established. It shall consist of five members to be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall designate one member to be its Chair. No more than …
09 V.S.A. ch. 141, § 4552 Duties; jurisdiction
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§ 4552. Duties; jurisdiction (a) The Commission shall endeavor through public education to increase awareness of the importance of full civil and human rights for each inhabitant of this State. The Commission shall also examine and evaluate generally the effectiveness of this cha…
09 V.S.A. ch. 141, § 4553 Powers
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§ 4553. Powers (a) To carry out its duties, the Commission may: (1) Establish and maintain a principal office and such other offices within the State as it deems necessary. (2) Meet and hold hearings at any place within the State. (3) Appoint employees as necessary to carry out t…
09 V.S.A. ch. 141, § 4554 Complaint; investigation and conciliation
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§ 4554. Complaint; investigation and conciliation (a) Any person who believes he or she has been subject to unlawful discrimination may file a complaint under oath with the Commission stating the facts concerning the alleged discrimination. Every complaint shall be reviewed by th…