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Cook County Board of Commissioners Human Relations Committee met Jan. 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ATTENDANCE 

Present: K. Morrison, Trevor, Anaya, Gordon, Miller, Quezada and Stamps (7) 

PUBLIC TESTIMONY 

Chairman K. Morrison asked the Secretary to the Board to call upon the registered public speakers, in accordance with Cook County Code. 

1. George Blakemore - Citizen 

24-1053 

COMMITTEE MINUTES 

Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 11/09/2023 

A motion was made by Vice Chairwoman Trevor, seconded by Commissioner Anaya, to approve 24-1053. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: K. Morrison, Trevor, Anaya, Gordon, Miller, Quezada and Stamps (7) 

23-5590 

Presented by: JENNIFER KING, Acting Executive Director, Department of Human Rights and Ethics 

PROPOSED CHANGES TO PUBLIC FACING RULES AND REGULATIONS 

Department: Department of Human Rights & Ethics

Summary: The following changes are proposed to align the Cook County Commission on Human Rights’ Substantive and Procedural Rules with recent amendments to the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance:  

· Addition of Section 490.270 - Individual Right of Action; 

· Amendments throughout Part 500 to incorporate “bodily autonomy” protection; 

· Revised definition of “Unlawful Discrimination” to align with the Human Rights Ordinance; 

· Amendments throughout to use gender-neutral language; and, 

· Amendments throughout to increase Commission access and remove procedural barriers to filing complaints. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Quezada, seconded by Commissioner Gordon, to recommend for approval 23-5590. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: K. Morrison, Trevor, Anaya, Gordon, Miller, Quezada and Stamps (7) 

ADJOURNMENT 

A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Stamps, to adjourn the  meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: K. Morrison, Trevor, Anaya, Gordon, Miller, Quezada and Stamps (7)

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