State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Virginia > Title-2-2 > Chapter-26 > 2-2-2633§ 2.2-2633. Human Rights Director.
A. There is established under the Council the position of Human RightsDirector (the "Director"). The Director shall be appointed by and serve atthe pleasure of the Governor.
B. The Director may, within guidelines established by the Council:
1. Accept and investigate complaints of alleged unlawful discriminatorypractices or alleged unfounded charges of unlawful discrimination filed inwriting within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory events;
2. Attempt to conciliate any complaint of unlawful discrimination under thisarticle;
3. In the event conciliation fails, recommend to the Council that a hearingbe held or other appropriate action be taken;
4. Carry out the policies of the Council and any other duty assigned by thisarticle.
(1987, c. 581, § 2.1-719; 2001, c. 844.)
