Board of Commissioners

CCHR consists of up to fifteen mayor-appointed members and four ex officio members.

According to its mission statement:

The Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR) is charged with enforcing the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance [Municipal Code 2-160] and the Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance [Municipal Code 5-8]. The Commission investigates complaints to determine whether discrimination may have occurred, and uses its enforcement powers to punish acts of discrimination. Under the City’s Hate Crimes Law, the agency aids hate crime victims. CCHR also employs proactive programs of education, intervention, and constituency building to discourage bigotry and bring people from different groups together.

Remote meetings of CCHR are held via Zoom and are sometimes cancelled if there is no business to discuss. More information on upcoming meetings and access may be found on the city webpage here.

We have also been advised to email maria.balderas@cityofchicago.org to ensure we receive the Zoom link.