The nine-member Commission on Human Rights acts as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, and Equal Opportunity Officer and shall be charged with the responsibility of eliminating and preventing discrimination in places of public accommodation, housing and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, familial status, ancestry, age or marital status. The purposes of the Commission are:

1. Review actions of the Equal Opportunity Officer whose responsibilities include:
   1. reviewing all City of Lincoln procurement bids and awards in excess of $10,000, and
   2. reviewing DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises) program of minority and women-owned businesses and maintain directory;
2. Institute actions to educate the public as to unlawful discriminatory practices and the enforcement measures available for the prevention and punishment of such practices;
3. Enforcing provision of Title 11 of the Lincoln Municipal Code;
4. Seeking to eliminate and prevent discrimination in places of public accommodation, housing, and employment;
5. Utilize conference, conciliation, and persuasion so that persons may be guaranteed their civil rights and goodwill may be fostered;
6. Formulate policies and make recommendations to agencies and officers of the city government;
7. Investigate and make determinations regarding discrimination complaints.