Amending Chapter 2 Human Rights Ordinance

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so as to reflect properly the full name and address of the complainant; the names and address of the respondent against whom the complaint is made, the alleged discriminatory practice and a statement of theparti- culars thereof; if of a continuing nature, the dates between which said continuing acts of discrimination are alleged to have occurred;and a statement as to any other action, civil or criminal, instituted in any other form based upon the same grievance as is alleged in the complaint, together with a statement as to the status or disposition of such other action. No complaint shall be valid unless filed within ninety (90) days from the date of the alleged act. (m) The term "respondent" shall mean any person against whom a complaint is filed. (n) The term "consent agreement" shall mean a formal agreement entered into in lieu of adjudication. (o) The term "affirmative action" shall mean those acts which the Commission deems necessary to assure compliance with the South Bend Human Rights Ordinance. (p) The term "sex" as it applies to segregation or separation in this article shall apply to all types of employment, education public accomodation and housing. (q) "Handicap or handicapped" means the physical or mental condition of a person which constitutes a substantial disabi1i y. In reference to employment, "handicap or handicapped" also means a the physical or mental condition of a person which constitutes a substantial disability unrelated to such person's ability to engage in a particular occupation. (r) The term "person" means one or more individuals, partner- ships, associations, organizations, corporations, labor organizations, cooperatives, legal representatives, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers and other organized croups of persons. SECTION 2 -129. Human Rights Commission created, composition; tenure of members, filling vacancies; removal, compensation. (a) There is hereby created a South Bend Human Rights Com- mission composed of nine (9) members who are residents of the City of South Bend and are representative of the racial, ethnic, religious, economic and educational groups in the community. (b) Successors to all members of the Commission shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years except when appointed to fill a vacancy in which case such appointment shall be for the unexpired term. (c) Members of the Commission may be removed by the appointing authority for just cause. All members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. SECTION 2 -130. Appointment of members, quorum; election of officers; meetings; concurrence of majority required for action. (a) Six (6) members shall be appointed by the Mayor and three (3) members shall be appointed by the President of the Common Council.