Michigan Administrative Code — Department of Civil Rights

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R 15.1 to R 15.10 Rules of Practice and Procedure

Mich. Admin. Code R 15.1 Definitions {#sec-r-15.1 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 15.1}

STATE OF MICHIGAN

STATE BOARD OF ETHICS

RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

(By authority conferred on the Board of Ethics by section 6 of 1973 PA 196, MCL 15.346)

Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules:

(a) "Act" means 1973 PA 196, MCL 15.341 to 15.348.

(b) "Advisory opinion" means a written opinion of the board concerning the possible unethical conduct of the person requesting the opinion, or the possible unethical conduct of an employee or public officer working under the jurisdiction or supervision of the person requesting the opinion.

(c) "Board" means the board of ethics.

(d) "Complaint decision" means a determination of conduct by a public officer or employee made by the board on the complaint of a person or entity.

(e) "Employee" means an employee, classified or unclassified, of the executive branch of this state.

(f) "Executive secretary" means the person designated as such in accordance with section 4 of the act.

(g) "Expunge" means the elimination, pursuant to statute or court order, of copies of all documents regarding a case, except the original documents and any legal analysis necessary to support the board's decision.

(h) "Public officer" means a person appointed by the governor or another executive department official.

(i) "Suppress" means denial of public access to information acquired by the board acting in its official capacity.

(j) "Unethical conduct" means a violation of the standards in R 15.2.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2006 AACS.

Mich. Admin. Code R 15.1a Scope {#sec-r-15.1a omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 15.1a}

Rule 1.a. The board shall receive complaints concerning alleged unethical conduct by a public officer or employee from any person or entity, inquire into the circumstances surrounding the alleged unethical conduct, and make recommendations concerning individual cases to the appointing authority with supervisory responsibility for the person whose activities have been investigated. The board shall also initiate investigations of practices that could affect ethical conduct of a public officer or employee. The board shall issue and publish advisory opinions upon request from a public officer or employee or their appointing or supervisory authority relating to matters affecting ethical conduct of a public officer or employee.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2006 AACS.

Mich. Admin. Code R 15.2 Standards of conduct as provided; public officer or employee; prohibited conduct {#sec-r-15.2 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 15.2}

Rule 2. (1) A public officer or employee shall not divulge to an unauthorized person confidential information acquired in the course of employment in advance of the time prescribed for its authorized release to the public.

(2) A public officer or employee shall not represent his or her personal opinion as that of an agency.

(3) A public officer or employee shall use personnel resources, property, and funds under the officer or employee's official care and control judiciously and solely in accordance with prescribed constitutional, statutory, and regulatory procedures and not for personal gain or benefit.

(4) A public officer or employee shall not solicit or accept a gift or loan of money, goods, services, or other thing of value for the benefit of a person or organization, other than the state, which tends to influence the manner in which the public officer or employee or another public officer or employee performs official duties.

(5) A public officer or employee shall not engage in a business transaction in which the public officer or employee may profit from his or her official position or authority or benefit financially from confidential information which the public officer or employee has obtained or may obtain by reason of that position or authority. Instruction which is not done during regularly scheduled working hours except for annual leave or vacation time shall not be considered a business transaction pursuant to this subsection if the instructor does not have any direct dealing with or influence on the employing or contracting facility associated with his or her course of employment with the state.

(6) Except as provided in MCL 15.342a, a public officer or employee shall not engage in or accept employment or render services for a private or public interest when that employment or service is incompatible or in conflict with the discharge of the officer or employee's official duties or when that employment may tend to impair his or her independence of judgment or action in the performance of official duties.

(7) Except as provided in MCL 15.342.a, a public officer or employee shall not participate in the negotiation and execution of contracts, making of loans, granting of subsidies, fixing of rates, issuance of permits or certificates, or other regulation or supervision relating to a business entity in which the public officer or employee has a financial or personal interest.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2006 AACS.

Mich. Admin. Code R 15.3 Meetings of the board {#sec-r-15.3 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 15.3}

Rule 3. (1) The board may meet to address pending issues as determined by the chairperson and noticed by the executive secretary. All meetings of the board are open to the public pursuant to the open meetings act. The board may hold closed, deliberative sessions when authorized by law, including, but not limited to, when, in the opinion of the board, the protection of individual rights warrants a closed session. The chairperson shall determine the time allotted for individuals to address the board.

(2) The chairperson shall preside at all meetings. In the chairperson's absence, the members of the board in attendance at which a quorum is present shall designate a temporary Chairperson to preside.

(3) The executive secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings. Minutes of closed sessions shall be kept in a separate file. The executive secretary shall distribute minutes of all public meetings to each member of the board and will make them available to the public.

The executive secretary shall stamp as confidential each page of minutes of closed deliberative sessions and distribute them only to the members of the board.

(4) The documents concerning any complaint, request for an advisory opinion, or investigation constitute the records of the board.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2006 AACS.

Mich. Admin. Code R 15.4 Notice of public meeting {#sec-r-15.4 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 15.4}

Rule 4. Public notice of the board's meetings shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of the open meetings act. Not fewer than 28 calendar days before the date of the public meeting, the executive secretary will notify any interested party who has a matter before the board and shall post the notice on the board of ethics' official website address.

The notice shall state the time, place, and date of the meeting.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2006 AACS.

Mich. Admin. Code R 15.5 Complaints and answers {#sec-r-15.5 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 15.5}

Rule 5. (1) Any person or entity, known as the complainant, may file a complaint charging a public officer or employee with unethical conduct.

(2) The complaint shall comply with all of the following requirements:

(a) Be in writing.

(b) Specify 1 or more of the standards of prohibited conduct outlined in section 2 of the act, MCL 15.342, that was allegedly violated.

(c) Include evidentiary facts supporting the allegations in the complaint.

(d) Contain a statement that the complainant or designee has read the complaint and knows its contents, and believes the alleged violations to be true.

(e) Contain the signature of the complainant or designee before a notary.

(f) Be filed with the executive secretary at the board office.

(3) The executive secretary may administratively dismiss a complaint if the complaint fails to comply with subrule (2) of this rule.

(4) The chairperson of the board may administratively dismiss a complaint for either of the following reasons:

(a)One or more complaints regarding the same matter are pending.

(b) The board previously addressed the subject matter.

(5) If it has been determined that a complaint complies with subrules (2) and (4) of this rule, then the executive secretary shall promptly serve a copy of the complaint on the person charged.

(6) The person charged, or designee, shall file an answer with the executive secretary within 21 calendar days after service of the complaint. The executive secretary shall serve a copy of the answer upon the complainant. The executive secretary may grant an extension of time for filing the answer.

(7) The answer shall comply with all of the following requirements:

(a) Be in writing.

(b) Include a response to each allegation raised in the complaint.

(c) Contain the signature of the person charged before a notary. If the answer is filed by an entity other than the person charged, then the person charged and the entity's designee filing the answer shall sign the answer before a notary.

(8) Any additional written information a complainant or the person charged wants the board to consider must be simultaneously filed with the executive secretary and the opposing party no later than 21 calendar days before the date of the board meeting scheduled to address the complaint. The opposing party must submit any written response to the executive secretary no later than 14 calendar days before the date of the board meeting.

(9) Upon expiration of the time provided for written submissions, the complaint, answer, and any other written submissions shall be presented to the board for its consideration at a meeting as noticed by the executive secretary. Upon presentation of the complaint and answer, the board may direct the executive secretary or the attorney general to obtain additional information regarding the complaint. Any information acquired by the executive secretary or the attorney general is confidential unless revealed by the board.

(10) The complainant and the person charged shall have an opportunity to address the board at the meeting scheduled to address the complaint.

(11) At any time, the board may issue a complaint decision based on any of the following reasons:

(a) The board lacks jurisdiction over the person subject to the complaint.

(b) The board lacks jurisdiction over the subject matter.

(c) The complainant lacks the legal capacity to file the complaint.

(d) The complaint is barred because of release, prior judgment, or other disposition of the claim before the complaint was filed.

(e) The complaint on its face fails to state a claim of unethical conduct.

(12) If no genuine issue as to any material fact exists, then the board may issue a complaint decision without a hearing.

(13) If the board determines that the complaint cannot be resolved under subrules (10) or (11) of this rule, the board may schedule a hearing in accordance with R 15.8.

(14) The board shall issue a complaint decision. The executive secretary shall transmit copies of the board's decision to the complainant, the person charged with unethical conduct, and other persons as the board directs.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2006 AACS.

Mich. Admin. Code R 15.6 Advisory opinions {#sec-r-15.6 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 15.6}

Rule 6. (1) An appointing authority, employee, or public officer of the executive branch may request an advisory opinion relating to matters affecting the ethical conduct of a public officer or employee. The request shall be in writing and filed at the board office with the executive secretary who shall present it to the board for consideration. Requests for advisory opinions need not be notarized.

(2) The executive secretary may administratively dismiss a request for an advisory opinion if the request fails to comply with subrule (1) of this rule.

(3) The chairperson of the board may administratively dismiss a request for an advisory opinion for either of the following reasons:

(a) One or more requests or complaints regarding the same matter are pending.

(b) The board previously addressed the subject matter.

(4) Upon presentation of a request for an advisory opinion, the board may direct the executive secretary or the attorney general to obtain additional information regarding the request. Any information acquired by the executive secretary or the attorney general in the course of investigation is confidential unless disclosed by the board.

(5) The person requesting the advisory opinion, and the person subject to the request, shall have the opportunity to speak to the board at the meeting scheduled to address the advisory opinion.

(6) At any time, the board may issue an advisory opinion decision on the request based on any of the following reasons:

(a) The board lacks jurisdiction over the person subject to the advisory opinion.

(b) The board lacks jurisdiction over the subject matter.

(c) The person asserting the claim lacks the legal capacity to file the request for an advisory opinion.

(d) The request for an advisory opinion is barred because of release, prior judgment, or other disposition of the claim before the request for an advisory opinion was filed.

(e) The request for advisory opinion on its face fails to delineate any unethical conduct.

(7) If no genuine issue as to any material fact exists, then the board may issue an advisory opinion without a hearing.

(8) If the board determines that the request for an advisory opinion cannot be resolved under subrules (6) and (7) of this rule, then the board may schedule a hearing in accordance with R 15.8.

(9) The executive secretary shall transmit copies of the board's order to the party filing the request, the person subject to the request, and other persons as the board directs.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2006 AACS.

Mich. Admin. Code R 15.7 Investigations initiated by the board {#sec-r-15.7 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 15.7}

Rule 7. (1) The board may direct the executive secretary or attorney general to make an informal investigation of any practice that could affect the ethical conduct of a public official or employee. The investigation and its results shall not be disclosed except to the board.

(2) The board may vote to initiate an investigation upon a board member's duly made motion.

(3) If the board determines that there is reasonable cause to conclude that the practice could affect the ethical conduct of a public officer or employee and that substantial factual matters are in dispute, then the board shall schedule a meeting on the practice. The executive secretary shall send notices of the meeting to parties of interest.

(4) If the board determines that there are no reasonable grounds to conclude that the practice could affect ethical conduct, then it shall terminate the investigation and the executive secretary shall provide prompt written notice of the termination to all persons of whom inquiry was made. The board may issue a report of its actions.

(5) If the board determines that the matter cannot be resolved under subrule (3) or (4), then the board may schedule a hearing.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2006 AACS.

Mich. Admin. Code R 15.8 Hearings {#sec-r-15.8 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 15.8}

Rule 8. (1) The board may hold a hearing to further review the merits of a complaint, a request for an advisory opinion, or upon conclusion of an investigation.

(2) Not fewer than 28 calendar days before the date of the hearing, the executive secretary shall notify any interested party and shall post the notice on the board's website. The notice shall state the time, place, date, case name, and questions to be heard at the hearing as determined by the board.

(3) Hearings may be held before the entire board, before one or more designated voting members of the board, or before a hearing officer designated to conduct the hearing. If the hearing is conducted before the board or designated members, then the chairperson of the board shall preside over the hearings, or in the chairperson's absence, members of the board shall appoint a board member as presiding officer. A member of the board, a hearing officer, agent or employee of the board shall not have direct or indirect ex-parte communication with any person in connection with any issue involved in a scheduled hearing except with the members of the board or its agents or employees.

(4) The presiding board member or hearing officer shall do any of the following:

(a) Administer oaths as deemed appropriate by the board.

(b) Request the attendance of any witnesses whose testimony, in the judgment of the board, will aid in the conduct of its investigations.

(c) Request the production of books, papers, and other documentary evidence to aid the board in its investigation.

(d) Fix the time and form for the submission of evidence or argument.

(e) Adjourn a hearing for good cause to such time, date, and place as the presiding board member or hearing officer determines to be appropriate. The rules of evidence applicable in the courts of the state need not be applied strictly in any hearing.

(5) The standard of review shall be the preponderance of the evidence. The complainant shall have the burden of introducing the requisite evidence to prove the alleged unethical conduct. The person requesting an advisory opinion or an investigation or the attorney general shall have the burden of presenting facts or issues to the board for its consideration.

The person whose conduct is being questioned has all of the following rights:

(a) Be present.

(b) Be represented by counsel.

(c) Testify.

(d) Produce and examine witnesses.

(e) Cross-examine adverse witnesses.

(f) Introduce other evidence as may be material and relevant to the issues.

(6) At the conclusion of the hearing, the presiding board member or hearing officer may request additional evidence or written argument concerning the subject matter to be submitted within such time and in the form as the presiding board member or hearing officer directs. The additional evidence or argument shall be disclosed to all interested parties.

(7) The presiding board member or hearing officer shall issue a proposal for decision.

The board shall act upon the proposal.

(8) All proceedings shall be recorded but need not be transcribed unless requested by the board or a participating party. The board shall determine the amount and source of payment for the transcript. The board shall prepare an official record of its hearing, to include the notice of hearing, and all documents considered by the board. The board may also include a transcript of evidence presented at the hearing.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2006 AACS.

Mich. Admin. Code R 15.9 Board determinations; publications; access {#sec-r-15.9 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 15.9}

Rule (1) The board shall publish its decisions and opinions, including dissents, and make them available for public inspection at its office, on its website, and in the appropriate state agencies.

(2) The board may direct the executive secretary to designate the record, or portion of the record, supporting or concerning any complaint, advisory opinion or investigation as a suppressed record, where public disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of an individual's privacy or where disclosure is prohibited by law.

(3) The board shall deny public access to the original document and any legal analysis necessary to support the decision of the board in a case where the record has been expunged.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2006 AACS.

Mich. Admin. Code R 15.10 Representation by legal counsel {#sec-r-15.10 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 15.10}

Rule 10. Interested parties attending a meeting or witnesses requested to testify at a hearing at the request of the board, the complainant, or the person charged with unethical conduct have the right to be represented by legal counsel.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2006 AACS.

R 37.1 to R 37.32 Organization, Practice, and Procedure

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.1 Civil rights within commission jurisdiction {#sec-r-37.1 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.1}

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS

CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION

ORGANIZATION, PRACTICE, AND PROCEDURE

(By authority conferred on the civil rights commission by section 29 of article V of the state constitution of 1963 and section 601 of the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act, 1976 PA 453, MCL 37.2601)

Rule 1. The civil rights within the jurisdiction of the commission shall be those guaranteed by law and the constitution including, but not limited to, the areas of equal protection of the laws, employment, education, housing, and public accommodations. The jurisdiction of the commission shall not be limited to the processing of complaints.

History

• History: 1979 AC.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.2 Definitions {#sec-r-37.2 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.2}

Rule 2. As used in these rules:

(a) “Certified complaint” means a complaint of discrimination, drafted by department staff on an official complaint form that is prepared after a preliminary determination of jurisdiction, and has the claimant’s signature.

(b) "Chairperson" means the duly appointed or elected chairperson or a co-chairperson of the commission or, in the event of the chairperson or co-chairperson’s absence, the acting chairperson designated by the remaining members of the commission.

(c) "Charge" means that document or pleading authorized by the department that initiates a contested case hearing under R 37.12.

(d) "Claimant" means any person that makes a complaint of discrimination to the department.

(e) "Commission" means the state civil rights commission created by section 29 of article V of the constitution.

(f) "Commissioner" means any member of the commission.

(g) “Complaint” means a communication from the claimant to the department that alleges discrimination.

(h) "Constitution" means the state constitution of 1963.

(i) “Day” means a calendar day, including a Saturday, Sunday, and state holiday.

(j) "Department" means the department of civil rights established by section 475 of the Executive organization act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.575.

(k) "Director" means the director of the department appointed by the commission.

(l) "Hearing officer" means a commissioner or commissioners designated by the chairperson or the commission to conduct a hearing or an agent of the commission designated or delegated by the chairperson or the director to conduct a hearing.

(m) "Party" or "parties" means the claimant or respondent, or both, and the commission or department, or both, where appropriate.

(n) "Person" means an individual, agent, association, corporation, joint apprenticeship committee, joint stock company, labor organization, legal representative, mutual company, partnership, receiver, trust, trustee, trustee in bankruptcy, unincorporated organization, this state, or a political subdivision or agency of this state, or another legal or commercial entity.

(o) "Respondent" means the person against whom the claimant has complained, or against whom the department has filed a charge.

(p) “Summary of complaint” means a document prepared by department staff following an intake interview that explains why a certified complaint was not taken and outlines the timeline to request a reconsideration of that decision.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 1985 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.3 Commission; election and tenure of officers; quorum; voting {#sec-r-37.3 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.3}

Rule 3. (1) The commission, each January, shall elect from its members by a majority vote of the commission a chairperson or co-chairpersons and such other officers as the commission shall determine, who shall serve during the balance of the calendar year and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.

(2) A majority of all members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. A majority of all the members shall be required to decide matters of a nonministerial nature, but a majority of a quorum may decide ministerial matters. A vacancy in the commission shall not impair the right of the remaining members to exercise all the powers of the commission.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 1985 AACS.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.4 Complaints; certified complaints {#sec-r-37.4 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.4}

Rule 4. (1) A person claiming to be aggrieved by unlawful discrimination may personally, or through counsel or other agent, submit a complaint to the department.

(2) A commissioner, director, or agent authorized by the commission or director, may initiate, make, sign, and file a complaint in the public’s interest.

(3) The department may receive a complaint by personal delivery, mail, or electronic service, addressed or emailed to 1 of the department offices.

(4) The department shall evaluate a complaint to determine if it will proceed with a certified complaint. If the department decides not to proceed with a certified complaint, the claimant shall be notified of the decision and instructed on how to proceed.

(5) If the department proceeds with a certified complaint, the department shall draft the certified complaint for filing, without charge.

(6) A certified complaint must be in writing, dated, and include all of the following:

(a) The full name and address of the claimant and their legal agent, if any.

(b) The full name and address of the respondent.

(c) The alleged discrimination and a detailed statement describing it.

(d) The date, dates, or range of dates of the alleged discrimination and whether the alleged discrimination is of a continuous nature.

(e) The claimant’s signature.

(f) An acknowledgment as set forth in subrule (11) of this rule.

(7) The certified complaint must be filed with the department within 180 days after the date of the alleged discrimination, or within 180 days after the date when the alleged discrimination was or should have been discovered. If the alleged discrimination is of a continuous nature, the date of the discrimination is any date after the commencement of the discrimination, up to and including the date that the discrimination ceased, subject to or consistent with prevailing law.

(8) The department shall mail a copy of the certified complaint filed by the claimant to the respondent.

(9) The department may require answers to interrogatories, order the submission of books, papers, records, and other materials pertinent to a certified complaint, and require the attendance of witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and compel, through court authorization, compliance with its orders or an order of the commission.

(10) A certified complaint, or part of a certified complaint, may only be withdrawn with written consent of the commission or department on conditions considered proper under the circumstances.

(11) Every complaint or certified complaint must include a statement acknowledging both of the following:

(a)Whether other proceedings, administrative, civil, or criminal, based upon the same facts, occurrences, or transactions as alleged in the complaint or certified complaint, are pending before a state or federal court or state or federal administrative agency.

(b) The status or disposition of the matter.

(12) If another proceeding is pending, the commission or department may, in its discretion, stay or dismiss the complaint or certified complaint.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2023 AACS; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.5 Conciliation conference {#sec-r-37.5 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.5}

Rule 5. (1) The respondent may be invited, at any time, to participate in a conciliation conference in a final attempt to address and eliminate the alleged discrimination.

(2) The conciliation conference is a confidential proceeding. Commissioners and department staff shall not disclose what transpired at the conference.

(3) If the conciliation conference is successful, the department shall notify the parties of the resolution and close the case.

(4) If the conciliation conference does not result in a settlement agreement between the parties, the department may do any of the following:

(a) Conduct additional investigation.

(b) Dismiss the certified complaint based on the investigation.

(c) Refer the case for legal review to evaluate whether the department will file a charge to initiate an administrative hearing.

(d) Enter into a consent agreement with respondent to address the alleged discrimination or retaliation, or both, as it relates to the public interest.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2023 AACS; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.6 Charge; filing charge; refusal to file charge {#sec-r-37.6 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.6}

Rule 6. (1) If, after investigation, the department determines that there are sufficient grounds for discrimination or retaliation, or both, a charge must be filed.

(2) If the department determines that there are insufficient grounds to file a charge, the department shall refuse to file a charge and shall notify the parties by mail or electronic service of the determination and the refusal, together with the reasons for refusal, and of the claimant's right to request reconsideration by the department of the determination within 30 days after the date of mailing, in accordance with R 37.7.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2023 AACS; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.7 Reconsideration of refusal to draft a certified complaint or file a charge; request; hearing {#sec-r-37.7 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.7}

Rule 7. (1) A claimant may request that the department reconsider its refusal to draft a certified complaint or its refusal to file a charge. The request must be in writing, state specifically the grounds that it is based on, and be filed within 30 days after the date of mailing of the summary of complaint or notice of disposition. The request must be filed at any office of the department by personal delivery, email, or by mail.

(2) Reconsideration of a refusal to draft a certified complaint must address all of the following:

(a) Whether the request for reconsideration is timely filed.

(b) Whether the allegations are jurisdictional.

(c) Whether there is relevant evidence.

(3) Reconsideration of a refusal to file a charge must address the following criteria:

(a) Whether the request for reconsideration is timely filed.

(b)Whether an adequate investigation was conducted.

(c) Whether there is new probative evidence that may change the result of the investigation.

(d) Whether the determination was made in error.

(4) The department may authorize a hearing on the request for reconsideration or its refusal to file a charge at a time and place before the hearing officer as the department or the director may determine, and notice must be given to all parties to the proceedings by mail, electronic service, or by other means as is reasonably calculated to give actual notice.

(5) The parties may appear in person or by counsel, present witnesses and testimony, and examine and cross-examine witnesses. Verbatim stenographic notes of the proceedings must be made and maintained by a competent reporter. The hearing officer shall report to the commission on the proceedings. The commission shall determine whether the department shall consider the matter further, and notify all parties mail or electronic service, or by other means as is reasonably calculated to give actual notice, and issue instructions for appropriate action based the determination.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2023 AACS; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.8 Charge; form and content {#sec-r-37.8 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.8}

Rule 8. The charge shall be in writing, in such form and content as the department determines.

History

• History: 1979 AC.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.9 Charge; amendment {#sec-r-37.9 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.9}

Rule 9. The commission on its own motion, on motion of the department, or on motion of the claimant may amend a charge at any time prior to issuance of a final order based on the charge.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.10 Charge; service {#sec-r-37.10 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.10}

Rule 10. Copies of the charge or amended charge must be delivered by mail or electronic service or sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by other means as are reasonably calculated to give actual notice to the parties, together with notice to the respondent to answer the charge as provided in R 37.11.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2023 AACS; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.11 Answer {#sec-r-37.11 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.11}

Rule 11. (1) The respondent shall file a written verified answer to the charge of discrimination within 21 days after the date of service of the charge.

(2) The answer must be filed in duplicate at any office of the department. The filing must be by personal delivery mail or electronic service, with proof of service.

(3) On request, the commission or director may, for good cause shown, extend the time that the answer may be filed.

(4) The answer must be in writing and include all of the following:

(a) The respondent’s signature.

(b) The respondent’s address, and if represented by counsel, the name and address of counsel.

(c) A general or specific denial or admission, or a denial of any knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief of every allegation of the charge, and a statement of any matter constituting a defense. An allegation in the charge that is not denied or admitted in the answer is considered admitted, unless the respondent states in the answer insufficient knowledge or information to form a belief.

(5) The respondent has the right, reasonably and fairly, to amend their answer. Both of the following apply to an amended answer:

(a) The respondent's right to amend the answer may be exercised at any time, without permission, up to 10 days before the first hearing. If the first hearing is in less than 10 days, the respondent may apply, and the hearing officer may allow the respondent to amend their answer.

(b) Duplicate copies of an amended answer must be filed with the department.

(6) If an answer is not filed within the time provided for in this rule, each of the allegations in the charge are considered admitted. On application, the hearing officer, for good cause shown, may set aside the admission.

(7) The department, within 7 days after the date of receiving an answer or amended answer from the respondent, shall send a copy by mail or electronic service, with proof of service, to the claimant’s last known address of record or to the claimant’s counsel.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2023 AACS; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.12 Hearing {#sec-r-37.12 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.12}

Rule 12. (1) On or after the filing and service of a charge, the commission or director may schedule and summon the parties to a hearing. The commission is also authorized, at any time, to schedule and conduct a hearing with respect to any matter that in the judgment of the commission may involve unlawful discrimination or retaliation, or both, and may warrant investigation by the commission, regardless of whether a charge was filed or a certified complaint was filed.

(2) Notice of the time and place of the hearing must be mailed, electronically served, or delivered to the parties not less than 21 days before the date of the hearing. On good cause shown, the commission or director may order a hearing upon shorter notice. However, notice of the time and place of a hearing upon shorter notice must be mailed, electronically served, or delivered to the parties not less than 7 days before the date of the hearing, unless notice is waived by each party.

(3) A hearing must be conducted by a hearing officer. The hearing officer shall hear the evidence and report to the commission.

(4) The parties may appear in person or by counsel, present witnesses and testimony, and examine and cross-examine witnesses. Verbatim stenographic notes of the proceedings must be made and maintained by a competent reporter. The hearing officer shall report to the commission on the proceedings. The commission shall determine whether the department shall consider the matter further, and notify all parties by mail, or electronic service, or by other means as is reasonably calculated to give actual notice, and issue instructions for appropriate action based on the determination.

(5) Subject to R 37.31, hearings must be held at a place designated by the commission or director having due regard for the convenience of the parties and witnesses.

(6) The case in support of the charge must be presented at the hearing by the department's counsel or by a member of the department's staff, or on notice from the claimant, by the claimant or the claimant’s counsel, subject to the right of the department to present additional evidence or arguments.

(7) The hearing officer has full authority to control the procedure of the hearing, admit or exclude testimony or other evidence without regard to strict rules of evidence, and rule on all motions and objections, and may do any of the following:

(a) By motion or at the request of a party, order witnesses excluded so that the witnesses cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses. The hearing officer shall not exclude a party, an individual designated by a party as its representative, or a person whose presence is shown by a party to be essential to the presentation of that party’s position.

(b) Examine witnesses and direct the production of papers or other evidence.

(c) Hear oral testimony. Oral testimony must be given under oath or affirmation and verbatim stenographic notes of the hearing must be made and maintained by a competent reporter. Transcripts must be maintained and, before the issuance of a final order, be available to the hearing officer. Parties may obtain transcripts by making arrangements with the reporter, and the department is not responsible for providing transcripts to the parties before the issuance of final orders.

(8) If hearings are conducted by 3 or more hearing officers, all rulings and determinations are made by majority rule.

(9) The information disclosed at conciliation is not admissible at the hearing.

(10) The hearing officer or a party may request a prehearing conference that the hearing officer may schedule, subject to objection by any party. A prehearing conference may be held to obtain admissions, stipulations as to fact and law, agreement on the issues, and to determine the authenticity of documents. A prehearing conference may be held in-person, by telephone, videoconference, or other electronic means. Written stipulations may be introduced in evidence if signed by each person sought to be bound, or by their counsel.

Oral stipulations may be made on the record at open hearing.

(11) The hearing officer may continue a hearing from day to day or adjourn it to a later date or to a different place by an announcement at the hearing or by appropriate notice to all parties.

(12) The hearing officer shall allow the parties, their counsel, or the member of the department's staff presenting the case in support of the charge, and may allow interveners, to argue orally before them and to file briefs within the time limits the hearing officer determines.

(13) The hearing officer may exclude any person that engages in improper conduct before them from the hearing room or from further participation in the proceeding, except a party, the party’s counsel, or a witness engaged in testifying, each of whom are subject to appropriate disciplinary action by the commission.

(14) Hearings must be open to the public, unless the hearing officer determines otherwise.

(15) Any motion filed by a party after the filing of a charge and before the hearing must be referred to the hearing officer for decision. The hearing officer may request briefs and schedule oral arguments, as considered necessary, and, if appropriate, may reserve ruling until the conclusion of the hearing. All rulings on motions must be included in the report from the hearing officer to the commission.

(16) A party may submit, or the hearing officer may request, proposed findings of fact, proposed conclusions of law, and proposed orders at the conclusion of the hearing. All proposals must be submitted to the commission with the report of the hearing officer.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2023 AACS; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.13 Service of documents upon counsel {#sec-r-37.13 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.13}

Rule 13. If counsel has appeared in writing on behalf of a party, a copy of any notice, pleading, or other document required to be sent to a party under these rules shall be mailed to counsel instead of the party, unless there is a written request from the party or counsel that a copy be mailed to the party also.

History

• History: 1979 AC.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.14 Orders to submit pertinent material and require attendance of witnesses; other powers; cost of service; witness and mileage fees {#sec-r-37.14 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.14}

Rule 14. (1) At the request of a party or on its own behalf, the commission or the department may order the submission of books, papers, records, and other pertinent material, and require the attendance of witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and receive evidence, and compel, through court authorization, compliance with its orders.

(2) If an order is issued at the request of a party to the inquiry or proceedings, other than the commission or a member thereof, or the department, the cost of service and witness and mileage fees must be borne by the party at whose instance it has been requested and issued. If an order is issued at the request of the commission, or a member thereof, or the department, the cost of the service and witness and mileage fees must be borne by the commission or department. The witness and mileage fees must be the same as are paid to witnesses in the circuit courts of this state.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.15 Depositions {#sec-r-37.15 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.15}

Rule 15. In accordance with the general court rules of this state, the commission, or a commissioner, or the director, on its own motion or on the application of 1 of the parties, may take or cause to be taken depositions of witnesses residing within or outside this state.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.16 Order issued after hearing {#sec-r-37.16 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.16}

Rule 16. (1) An order of the commission issued after hearing must set forth the findings of fact and the basis for its decision. Following a hearing conducted under R 37.12, and prior to a final order, the commission shall transmit to the parties a copy of the report of the hearing officer and give parties an opportunity to file exceptions and present written arguments to the commission. The commission may allow oral argument before its final decision.

(2) If based on the evidence at the hearing the commission finds that a respondent has engaged in unlawful discrimination, the commission shall state its findings of fact and may issue an order requiring the respondent to cease and desist from unlawful discriminatory act or acts and to take affirmative action as the commission determines appropriate, which may include reporting from time to time the manner and extent of compliance. If based on the evidence the commission finds that a respondent has not engaged in unlawful discrimination, the commission shall state its findings of fact and issue an order dismissing the charge as to the respondent.

(3) Copies of orders must be served upon the parties, interveners, and counsel by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by other means as reasonably calculated to give actual notice, accompanied by a notice of the statutory right to judicial appeal.

(4) All orders issued after a hearing must be filed with the director. The orders must be made available to the public in accordance with state law and the department may make the orders electronically available to the public at no cost.

(5) If necessary to safeguard the public interest and to prevent injustice, the commission may at any time before a charge is filed, issue an order or the commission or the department may apply to an appropriate court to issue an order directed to or against any person or persons enjoining or prohibiting any conduct or threat that violates or jeopardizes the rights of any person or persons guaranteed by law or the constitution.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.17 Reopening of proceedings {#sec-r-37.17 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.17}

Rule 17. The commission on its own motion, or by request of any party or intervener, whenever justice so requires, may reopen any closed proceeding with notice to all parties and interveners. The department may reopen any proceeding closed by the department in the same manner.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.18 Appeals from order of commission or department {#sec-r-37.18 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.18}

Rule 18. Any party claiming to be aggrieved by a final order of the commission or the department, including without limitation a refusal to issue a charge, may appeal to the circuit court of the state of Michigan having jurisdiction provided by law within 30 days of the date of service of an appealable order. An appellant challenging a final order of the commission shall name the commission as a party and serve the commission. An appellant challenging a final order of the department shall name the department as a party and serve the department. The respondent and complainant shall be named as a party to all appeals of final orders of the commission or department.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.19 Modification or setting aside of orders {#sec-r-37.19 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.19}

Rule 19. Until an appeal is filed in a court, as provided in R 37.18, the commission may, on reasonable notice, modify or set aside, in whole or in part, any findings or order made by it.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.20 Declaratory ruling {#sec-r-37.20 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.20}

Rule 20. (1) The commission, on petition of an interested person, may issue a declaratory ruling as to the applicability of a statute, regulation, or rule, to an actual state of facts, on submission to the commission of each of the following:

(a) A clear and concise statement of the facts.

(b) A legal brief, memorandum, or other reference to legal authorities relied on.

(2) If the commission decides to issue a declaratory ruling, the commission shall furnish the person with a statement to that effect and set forth the time that the commission shall issue the ruling. The commission shall not issue a declaratory ruling after a certified complaint has been filed with the department.

(3) A ruling must contain the statement of facts that it is based on and the legal authority the commission relies on. A ruling, once issued, is binding on the commission and the commission may not retroactively change the ruling, but nothing in this rule prohibits the commission from prospectively changing a ruling.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.21 Rules; adoption; amendment or rescission {#sec-r-37.21 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.21}

Rule 21. Subject to and in accordance with the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, new rules may be adopted and any rule may be amended or rescinded by the commission at a regular or special meeting, if not less than 5 members are present and voting in favor of the amendment and notice is given to all members of the commission not less than 10 days before the meeting at which action is to be taken.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.22 Rules; availability; construction {#sec-r-37.22 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.22}

Rule 22. (1) The rules of the commission shall be available to the public at all offices of the department.

(2) These rules shall be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes of the constitution and the policies of the commission.

History

• History: 1979 AC.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.23 Guidelines {#sec-r-37.23 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.23}

Rule 23. The commission may adopt interpretive or procedural guidelines, or both, at a regular or special meeting, if not less than 5 members are present and vote in favor of the guidelines and notice is given to all members of the commission not less than 10 days before the meeting at which action is to be taken. Guidelines may be amended or rescinded by the same procedure. The guidelines must be available to the public at all offices of the department.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.24 Record making and keeping; disclosure {#sec-r-37.24 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.24}

Rule 24. (1) Any person that wishes, for purposes not inconsistent with the constitution and statutes, to make any of the records prohibited by sections 206 and 402(c) of the persons with disabilities civil rights act, 1976 PA 220, MCL 37.1206 and 37.1402, and sections 206 and 402(c) of the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act, 1976 PA 453, MCL 37.2206 and 37.2402, may apply to the commission, stating the specific purpose, method of compilation, and disposition of the information. The commission may allow the making or keeping of the records for limited periods on application.

(2) A person subject to section 206 of the Elliott Larsen civil rights act, 1976 PA 453, MCL 37.2206, and section 206 of the persons with disabilities civil rights act, 1976 PA 220, MCL 37.1206, shall, on request of the department or commission, disclose information covered by the acts mentioned in this rule and shall not be in violation of those provisions. A person subject to the same sections may retain records and information previously and lawfully obtained from prospective employees, but may not disclose that information, except as provided in this rule.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.25 Exemption from particular section of act; bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) {#sec-r-37.25 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.25}

Rule 25. (1) A person subject to article 2 of the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act, 1976 PA 453, MCL 37.2201 to 37.2211, may apply to the commission for exemption from particular sections of article 2 of the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act, 1976 PA 453, MCL 37.2201 to 37.2211, on the basis that religion, national origin, age, height, weight, or sex is a BFOQ.

An application for a BFOQ exemption may be obtained from the department’s office of legal affairs or at www.michigan.gov/mdcr.

(2) The commission may direct the department to investigate any matter determined relevant to an application, and the applicant shall make available all records, documents, data, or other information requested by the department or commission. Failure to provide this information results in denial of the application.

(3) An exemption must not be granted if the same facts and circumstances are at issue in a complaint pending before the department or commission. On a sufficient showing, the commission may grant an exemption. The exemption may be later revoked by the commission if the commission obtains other or different information, but the revocation is prospective. Any person obtaining an exemption shall notify the commission if and when the classification exempted is no longer utilized.

(4) An approved BFOQ exemption is effective for not more than 5 years after the date of the order of exemption issued by the commission.

(5) Within 21 days after notice to the person to whom an approved BFOQ exemption has been granted, the commission may revoke the BFOQ exemption by a majority vote of the commission.

(6) An application to renew a BFOQ exemption may be submitted on the application form provided by the department.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2023 AACS; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.26 Agreement or memorandum of understanding with local human rights agency or commission {#sec-r-37.26 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.26}

Rule 26. With the approval of the commission, the department may enter into agreements or memoranda of understanding with local human rights agencies or commissions, where such agreements shall facilitate the purposes of the constitution and civil rights statutes administered by the department and the commission. The agreements may include certification for the investigation of deferred complaints.

History

• History: 1979 AC.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.27 Voluntary plans {#sec-r-37.27 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.27}

Rule 27. (1) Any person requesting approval of a plan in accordance with the provisions of sections 210 and 507 of the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act, 1976 PA 453, MCL 37.2210 and 37.2507, and sections 208, 403, and 507 of the persons with disabilities civil rights act, 1976 PA 220, MCL 37.1208, 37.1403, and 37.1507, may submit the plan by filing it at any office of the department and requesting approval.

(2) The commission may direct the department to obtain information the commission determines necessary to approve or disapprove a plan. The person requesting approval shall make available all record or information requested, and the information must be determined confidential. The information required includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:

(a) Verification that the person requesting approval is not subject to any federal or state court order covering any of the practices involved in the plan.

(b) A statement of all court or agency enforcement actions presently pending.

(c) A statement of any voluntary plans previously filed with other state or federal agencies.

(d) A statement of the purpose of the plan.

(3) The commission may, before approving or disapproving any plan, indicate to the person requesting approval areas needing improvement in the plan, and the commission may disapprove or refuse further consideration of any plan unless the improvements are made.

History

• History: 1979 AC; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.28 Method for calculation of days {#sec-r-37.28 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.28}

Rule 28. (1) All time is measured in days unless another rule specifically provides a different method.

(2) When counting the number of days, Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays must be included, subject to subrule (4) of this rule.

(3) “Day 1,” the first day for counting, is the day after the event.

(4) When counting the number of days, the last day of the counting period is included, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, state holiday, or other day when state offices are closed, in which cases the last day becomes the next day state offices are open for business.

History

• History: 2023 AACS.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.29 Mail and electronic service {#sec-r-37.29 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.29}

Rule 29. (1) Mailing a document under these rules means enclosing it in a sealed envelope with first class postage fully prepaid, addressed to the person to be served, and depositing the envelope and its contents in the United States mail. Delivery by mail is determined complete upon mailing.

(2) Electronic service must be by email. If filing documents by email, all of the following apply:

(a) The documents must be in PDF format.

(b) The email subject line must include the case name, department case number, and title of each document being sent.

(c) An email sent at or before 11:59 p.m. is considered served on that day. If the email is sent on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, it is determined to be served on the next business day.

(3) Both mailing and electronic service require proof of service. Proof of service must be by written acknowledgment of service, or a written statement by the individual who served the documents.

(4) Proof of service may be satisfied in documents filed through mail or email, or both, with the following written statement:

PROOF OF SERVICE

I, [name]__, certify, under penalty of perjury, that on [date], I caused a copy of the above document to be served by [mail/email] on ____[other party name]_____. /s/ [electronic signature] [name]

History

• History: 2023 AACS; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.30 Signature {#sec-r-37.30 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.30}

Rule 30. (1) The claimant’s signature on a certified complaint form and the respondent’s signature on an answer means all of the following apply:

(a) The document has been read.

(b) To the best of the claimant’s or respondent’s knowledge, information, and belief the contents are true and grounded in fact.

(c) The certified complaint is made in good faith and not made for any improper purpose, including to harass or to cause unnecessary expense.

(2) Retention of a signature electronically affixed to a document that is retained in electronic format must not depend on the mechanism that was used to affix that signature.

History

• History: 2023 AACS; 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.31 Manner of hearings {#sec-r-37.31 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.31}

Rule 31. (1) Hearings scheduled in accordance with R. 37.7 and R. 37.12 may be held in person or remotely, or both, at the discretion of the commission and in a manner as determined by the commission.

(2) If a remote hearing is initially scheduled for a hearing pursuant to R 37.7, the claimant must be provided an opportunity to request an in-person hearing. A request for an in-person hearing must be made in writing to the commission within 7 days of the hearing notice.

(3) If a remote hearing is initially scheduled for a hearing pursuant to R 37.12, a party may request an in-person hearing within 7 days of the hearing notice.

(4) Requests for in-person hearings are considered on a case-by-case basis and granted only if both of the following requirements are met:

(a) A reasonable, good cause showing of accessibility limitations, specific evidentiary issues, or other unique circumstance.

(b) An agreement to comply with specific requirements for in-person hearings.

History

• History: 2023 AACS.

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.32 Posting of notices {#sec-r-37.32 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.32}

Rule 32. The commission may require persons, groups, or organizations within its jurisdiction to post, in a conspicuous place, notices that the commission may publish or cause to be published, setting forth any requirements for compliance with applicable civil rights law or other relevant information that the commission determines necessary to explain the law.

History

• History: 2026 MR 6, Eff. March 12, 2026.

R 37.101 to R 37.101 Notices

Mich. Admin. Code R 37.101 Posting of notices {#sec-r-37.101 omnilex-key=us-mi-regs-official--dept-civil-rights--R 37.101}

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS

CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION

NOTICES

(By authority conferred on the civil rights commission by section 29 of article 5 of the state constitution, and section 5 of Act No. 45 of the Public Acts of the Second Extra Session of 1963, being S37.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws)

Rule 101. The commission may require persons, groups, or organizations within its jurisdiction to post, in a conspicuous place, notices which the commission may publish or cause to be published setting forth any requirement for compliance with civil rights law or such other relevant information which the commission determines necessary to explain such law.

History

• History: 1979 AC.