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Human Rights Commission

Mission Statement

Mission
The administration of the Human Rights Division supports the enforcement of all provisions of Title 11 of the Lincoln Municipal Code. To receive, settle, conciliate, investigate, issue findings, hold public hearings on complaints alleging discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, familial status, age, ancestry, marital status, and retaliation.

To perform functions and activities with community groups, businesses, schools, and governmental entities for the purpose of promoting understanding between races, cultures, and sexes, and to work to eliminate inequalities and sources of inter-racial friction.

Review all City of Lincoln procurement bids and awards in excess of $10,000.

Review DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises) program of minority and women-owned businesses and maintain directory.

Goals
To eliminate and prevent all forms of illegal discrimination, to assure and foster equal opportunity for all citizens of the City, and to act in all matters within its jurisdiction.

Significant Accomplishments

  1. The City of Lincoln Commission on Human Rights continues to upgrade its complaint processing in order to protect an individual's state and federal rights.
  2. A complete review and implementation of changes in the Contract Compliance Program for the purpose of streamlining and effectuating its mandate.
  3. Obtained a Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) grant contract for all Title VII, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaints.
  4. Established a complaint referral agreement with the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission.

Projected Changes

  1. Develop and implement an educational program for Lincoln, Nebraska.
  2. Multi-year Strategic Plan.

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