HomeMy Public PortalAbout027-1995 Amending section 32.50 of the city codeORDINANCE NO. 27-1995
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32.50 OF THE RICHMOND
CODE
WHEREAS Section 32.50 of the Richmond Code created and governs the operation of
the Human Rights Commission, and
WHEREAS Section 32.50(b)(14) provides that "No complaint shall be valid unless tiled
within ninety (90) days from the date of the occurrence of the alleged
discriminatory practice", and
WHEREAS the Indiana Civil Rights Statute has been amended to allow complaints to be
filed within one hundred eighty (180) days, and t
WHEREAS the Indiana Code incorporates Federal law in regard to employment
discrimination against disabled persons (I.C. 22-9-5 et. seq.), and
WHEREAS it is desirable that the Richmond Human Rights Ordinance reflect current
Indiana Civil Rights law;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
that:
Section I. Section 32.50(b)(14) be amended to read as follows:
No complaint shall be valid unless filed within one hundred eighty (180) days from
the date of the occurrence of the alleged discriminatory practice
Section 11. Section 32.50(b)(15) be amended to read as follows:
"Handicap or handicapped" means the physical or mental condition of a person
which constitutes a substantial disability. In reference to employment, under this
Ordinance, discrimination because of "handicap" shall be interpreted in accordance
with I.C. 22-9-5 et. seq.
PASSED ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, this
day of , 1995.
President of Common Council
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Cit Clerk
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PRE S D by me to the Mayor of the City of Richmond, In iana, this t •o day of
1995.�K L L
City Oerk `, I
APP !ftEED by me, Roger Cornett, Mayor of the City of Rich ndi is �_ day of
1995.
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Cit Clerk