Sec. 11. In addition to its power to investigate the discriminatory practices referred to in this chapter, the commission may receive written complaints of violation of this chapter or other discriminatory practices based upon race, religion, color, sex, national origin, or ancestry and to investigate such complaints as it deems meritorious, or to conduct such investigation in the absence of complaints whenever it deems it in the public interest. It may transmit to the general assembly its recommendations for legislation designed to aid in the removing of such discrimination.
Formerly: Acts 1961, c.208, s.11; Acts 1974, P.L.111, SEC.3. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.179.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Civil Rights Enforcement
22-9-1-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
22-9-1-2. Public Policy; Construction of Chapter
22-9-1-4. Civil Rights Commission; Creation
22-9-1-5. Civil Rights Commission; Appointment of Members; Meetings
22-9-1-6. Civil Rights Commission; Powers and Duties
22-9-1-7. Educational Programs
22-9-1-8. Civil Rights Commission; Director
22-9-1-9. Civil Rights Commission; Director; Oath of Office
22-9-1-10. Public Contractors; Public Utility Franchises
22-9-1-11. Investigation of Complaints; Recommendations to Legislature
22-9-1-16. Election of Civil Action