Mauricio E. Barreiro, Esq., Chairperson
Celestine Morgan, Executive Director

Jefferson Building, Suite 301
105 West Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
E-mail:  bchrc@baltimorecountymd.gov

Tel: 410-887-5917
TDD: 410-339-7520
Fax: 410-887-6079

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

About the Commission

Article 3, Title 3, Subtitle 11 of the Baltimore County Code, 2003 establishes and mandates the Baltimore County Human Relations Commission (the Commission) to investigate the complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, education, public accommodations, and financing. The definitions and procedures for executing such 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, as mandated by Article 3, Title 3, Subtitle 11 of the Baltimore County Code, 2003, is to approach the problem of intergroup relations in a broad and comprehensive manner including investigating complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, education, public accommodations, and financing.  The Commission shall also have the authority and responsibility to conduct training and seminars in intergroup relations; initiate and conduct surveys, studies, and respond to inquires; to conduct public hearings; make recommendations to the County Executive and to the County Council; cooperate with other commissions, agencies, organizations, and groups including but not limited to federal, state, and county; and to provide for conciliation and mediation services.  Discrimination based on race, creed, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability will not be tolerated in Baltimore County.

Revised July 13, 2007