Subdivision 1. Creation; commissioner. There is established a Department of Human Rights under the direction and supervision of a commissioner who shall be appointed by the governor under the provisions of section 15.06.
Subd. 2. Deputy commissioner, duties. There shall be in the department a deputy commissioner, who shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The deputy commissioner shall act for, and exercise the powers of the commissioner during the absence or disability of the commissioner or in the event of a vacancy in the office of commissioner. The deputy commissioner shall perform such functions, powers and duties as the commissioner shall prescribe from time to time.
Subd. 3. Task force, membership, appeals. The commissioner may appoint a Human Rights Advisory Task Force.
Subd. 4. Terms; compensation; removal; vacancies. The expiration, membership terms, compensation, removal of members, and filling of vacancies on the task force shall be as provided in section 15.059.
Subd. 5. Departmental organization. Subject to other provisions of this chapter, the commissioner shall have the powers granted by section 15.06 to organize the department.
Subd. 6. Continuity in operations. In exercising the functions, powers and duties conferred on and transferred to the commissioner by Laws 1967, chapter 897, the commissioner shall give full consideration to the need for operational continuity of the functions transferred.
Subd. 7. Successor agency. The Department of Human Rights under the control of the commissioner of human rights is the successor of the State Commission Against Discrimination as it existed immediately prior to July 1, 1967.
1955 c 516 s 1,6; 1961 c 428 s 6,16; 1965 c 586 s 2; 1967 c 897 s 17,26; 1969 c 975 s 6,7,15,16; 1969 c 1129 art 8 s 14; 1973 c 729 s 4,14,15; 1976 c 134 s 68,69; 1977 c 305 s 38; 1977 c 351 s 11; 1977 c 444 s 17-19; 1980 c 531 s 8; 1983 c 260 s 60,61; 1993 c 22 s 19
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights
Section 363A.02 — Public Policy.
Section 363A.03 — Definitions.
Section 363A.04 — Construction And Exclusivity.
Section 363A.05 — Department Of Human Rights.
Section 363A.06 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 363A.07 — Local Commissions.
Section 363A.09 — Unfair Discriminatory Practices Relating To Real Property.
Section 363A.10 — Real Property; Disability Discrimination.
Section 363A.11 — Public Accommodations.
Section 363A.12 — Public Services.
Section 363A.13 — Educational Institution.
Section 363A.14 — Aiding And Abetting And Obstruction.
Section 363A.16 — Credit Discrimination.
Section 363A.17 — Business Discrimination.
Section 363A.20 — Exemption Based On Employment.
Section 363A.21 — Exemption Based On Real Property.
Section 363A.22 — Exemption Based On Familial Status In Housing.
Section 363A.23 — Exemption Based On Education.
Section 363A.24 — Exemption Based On Public Accommodations.
Section 363A.25 — Exemption Based On Disability.
Section 363A.26 — Exemption Based On Religious Association.
Section 363A.27 — Construction Of Law.
Section 363A.30 — District Court, Review Orders Of Panel Or Examiner; Enforcement; Misdemeanor.
Section 363A.31 — Limitations On Waiver.
Section 363A.32 — Department Attorney.
Section 363A.331 — Actions Involving Architectural Barriers That Limit Accessibility.
Section 363A.34 — Notice Of Appeal To Commissioner.
Section 363A.35 — Access To Case Files.
Section 363A.36 — Certificates Of Compliance For Public Contracts.
Section 363A.37 — Certificates Of Compliance.
Section 363A.38 — Manufactured Home Parks.
Section 363A.39 — Affirmative Marketing Regulations.
Section 363A.40 — Rental Housing Priority; Accessible Units.
Section 363A.41 — Criminal Code; Effect.
Section 363A.42 — Public Records; Accessibility.
Section 363A.43 — Continuing Education; Accessibility.
Section 363A.44 — Equal Pay Certificate.
Section 363A.50 — Nondiscrimination In Access To Transplants.