§ 11-1-10. Human Rights Commission.

(a)

There is hereby created in the County of Fairfax a Human Rights Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission. The Commission shall consist of 12 members who shall be residents of the County and broadly representative of the racial, sexual, religious, ethnic, disabled, and age groups in the County. The members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors and shall be entitled to receive such compensation as the Board of Supervisors shall direct. Any vacancy shall be filled by the Board of Supervisors for the unexpired portion of a term.

(b)

There shall be a Director who shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors upon the joint recommendation of the Commission and the County Executive and who shall serve full time in that capacity. The Board of Supervisors shall authorize the Commission to employ such additional staff personnel as are deemed warranted to secure effective compliance with this Chapter.

(c)

Legal counsel shall be provided to the Commission through the office of the County Attorney. The Office of the County Attorney may authorize retention of outside counsel where deemed appropriate. Unless otherwise directed the Office of the County Attorney shall, during actions consistent with this Chapter, adhere to the rules and regulations as prescribed by the Board of Supervisors.

(39-00-11; 46-02-11; 33-10-11.)

(39-00-11; 46-02-11; 33-10-11.)