Therefore, I believe that the Office of Human Rights should be reconsidered in terms of its organizational structure, staffing, and policy. The Office of Human Rights should become independent immediately. The Director should be Cabinet level, with direct access to the Mayor. The new Department should receive the necessary resources to effectively enforce the Human Rights Bill of 1978. The focus of this important office is not related to the critical role of the Minority Development Office.
Discrimination crosses more than just business lines.
Separation of these two offices will require additional staffing.