General Organization, 8 CSR 60-1.010

Summary

(1) The purpose of the commission is to eliminate and prevent discrimination in housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, or familial status. The commission also is empowered to eliminate and prevent discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, or age. The commission also is empowered to eliminate and prevent discrimination in public accommodations because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, or disability. Because of the overriding public concern in eliminating discriminatory practices, the commission shall have jurisdiction over all persons, public or private, except those specifically exempted by law.

(2) The commission has the powers, duties, and functions to enforce Chapter 213, RSMo. The commission has created the position of executive director to organize a staff to aid the commission in the enforcement of its statutory power. The staff shall aid the ...