A. 
If, at any time after a complaint has been filed, the executive director determines that the interests of the complainant may be irreparably damaged before the complaint can be resolved, or that equitable interests demand preservation of the status quo, the executive director may institute a civil action for injunctive relief pursuant to this section.
B. 
In cases of noncompliance with a lawful order of the equal rights commission, the commission may file a petition in any superior court of the state having jurisdiction seeking appropriate relief, including temporary or permanent injunctive relief. This includes the granting of a temporary restraining order not to exceed ten days in duration, unless a longer period is agreed to by the parties, and the granting of preliminary or permanent injunction, or both, following a court hearing.
(CAC 8.36.060; AO No. 2002-163, § 23, 1-7-2003)
A person who willfully resists, prevents, impedes or interferes with the equal rights commission or any of its authorized representatives because of or in the performance of duty under this title is subject to a civil penalty as set forth in section 14.60.030, or, if such violation is not listed in the fine schedule set forth in section 14.60.030, a civil penalty as set forth in section 1.45.010.
(AO No. 93-167(S-1), § 5, 4-13-1994; AO No. 2002-163, § 24, 1-7-2003; AO No. 2014-42, § 36, 6-21-2014)
A. 
A complainant, or person against whom a complaint is filed, or other person aggrieved by an order of the commission, may obtain judicial review of the order in accordance with AS 44.62.560—44.62.570.
B. 
The commission may obtain a court order for the enforcement of any of its orders by filing a complaint with the superior court in the Third Judicial District.
(AO No. 2002-163, § 24, 1-7-2003)
Immediate and continuing compliance with all the terms of an order of the equal rights commission is a bar to prosecution for the particular instances of discriminatory conduct described in the complaint and/or accusation filed before the commission.
(AO No. 2002-163, § 24, 1-7-2003; AO No. 2021-30(S), § 9, 5-25-2021)
A. 
Only an impartial commissioner or hearing examiner shall participate in a matter before the commission. A commissioner or hearing examiner is not impartial if:
1. 
They fail to meet the requirements of Anchorage Municipal Code chapter 1.15, Anchorage Municipal Code section 4.05.110, or any other applicable conflict of interest legislation; or
2. 
Has a relationship, financial or otherwise, with any party which could reasonably be expected to influence, or which appears to influence, the commissioner's judgment concerning the matters to be adjudicated.
B. 
No commissioner shall engage in ex parte communications with any party concerning a case pending before the commission, including with the executive director or staff attorney.
C. 
A commissioner may excuse himself or herself on his or her own motion, or may be declared ineligible by a majority vote of the remaining members of the commission.
D. 
Any commissioner who becomes aware of a violation of this section shall immediately disclose the violation to the Anchorage Board of Ethics.
(AR No. 92-223(S); AO No. 2002-163, § 25, 1-7-2003; AO No. 2021-30(S), §§ 9, 10, 5-25-2021)
A. 
Except as may be necessary for the proper investigation and adjudication of a complaint, fulfillment of statutory reporting requirements or cooperation with other governmental agencies, or to report imminent threats of harm to self or others to the proper authorities, the commission members, commission staff, and executive director shall not make public the identity of complainants and respondents and the contents of investigative files, including documents produced by the parties.
B. 
Except as provided for in section 5.50.020 or otherwise provided by law, evidence contained in the investigative files shall not be made public by the commission members, commission staff, nor the executive director. However, the evidence compiled by the staff during an investigation shall be available to the complainant or respondent in the following circumstances:
1. 
At least 30 days before a public hearing is held under chapter 5.70;
2. 
In accordance with the rules of discovery if an action relating to the complaint is commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction including an administrative appeal of a commission order; or
3. 
To comply with a subpoena issued by a court in which the complainant filed a complaint alleging discrimination based on the same facts and issues as were raised in the commission complaint or investigation.
C. 
In addition, the commission my issue public statements describing or warning of a course of conduct that constitutes or will constitute an unlawful practice under this title, and the commission may also make information public if necessary to perform its duties or exercise its powers under title 5.
(AR No. 92-223(S); AR No. 96-174, § 11, 10-22-1996; AO No. 2002-163, § 25, 1-7-2003; AO No. 2008-16, § 5, 3-18-2008; AO No. 2021-30(S), § 9, 5-25-2021)
When the interests of justice so require, the commission may, on its own motion or on the motion of any party or intervenor, reopen a proceeding and take appropriate action after notice to all parties. A motion to reopen shall be made by a party or intervenor within 30 days after any final determination or order is received by the moving party. A motion to reopen may be made by the commission at any time after the determination is made.
(AR No. 92-223(S); AO No. 2002-163, § 25, 1-7-2003)
Copies of the Anchorage Municipal Code governing the commission shall be available to the public at the office of the commission.
(AR No. 92-223(S); AO No. 2002-163, § 25, 1-7-2003)