Human Relations Commission
Jason A. Blavatt, Esq.,
Chairperson
Elaine H. Katz, Esq.,
Executive Director
Historic Courthouse, Suite 122
400 Washington Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
Telephone: 410-887-5917
TDD: 410-339-7520
Fax: 410-887-6079
E-mail: bchrc@baltimorecountymd.gov
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
About the Commission
The Baltimore County Human Relations Commission was established in 1963 and enforces the county’s anti-discrimination law, Articles 29. The commission is governed by an appointed 15 member board of directors, and an executive director who is appointed by the County Executive to administer the Office of the Commission.
Commission Mandate
Article 3, Title 3, Subtitle 11 of the Baltimore County Code, 2003 establishes and mandates the Baltimore County Human Relations Commission to investigate complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, education, public accommodations, and finance on the bases of race, color, creed, age, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), physical and mental disability, national origin, and marital status. The definitions and procedures for executing the public policy to eliminate discriminatory practices within the County are contained in Article 29 of the Code.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Baltimore County Human Relations Commission is to eliminate discrimination through enforcement of its anti-discrimination human rights law that prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, education and finance, on the bases of age , color, creed, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, and sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy). The Commission will provide proactive education and outreach activities to enhance human relations, and form partnerships with agencies and organizations to promote equal opportunity to the citizens and those conducting business in Baltimore County.
Revised December 1, 2011
