There shall be a Commissioner of Human Rights,
who shall be appointed by the County Executive for the term of office
for which the County Executive is elected, subject to confirmation
by the County Legislature. The Commissioner shall be appointed on
the basis of experience and qualifications for the duties of the office.
Except as otherwise provided in the Charter,
the Commissioner shall have and exercise all the powers and duties
conferred or imposed by the General Municipal Law or any other law.
The Commissioner shall also perform such other related functions as
the County Legislature or the County Executive may designate in order
to implement and accomplish the policies and responsibilities the
County Legislature has prescribed.
There shall be a Commission on Human Rights
constituted in accordance with the General Municipal Law or any other
applicable provision of any act of the State Legislature; provided,
however, that its members shall be appointed by the County Executive,
subject to confirmation by the County Legislature. The Commission shall exercise all the powers and duties
required by law and shall perform such other and related duties as
the County Legislature or the County Executive may require.
On or before March 1 of each year, the Commissioner
of Human Rights shall make an annual report for the immediately preceding
calendar year, covering generally the work of the Commission. The
Commissioner shall make such other reports at such times as may be
required by the County Legislature, County Executive or other applicable
law. All reports shall be filed with the Clerk to the County Legislature
and the County Executive.