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Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC)

The Fair Employment and Housing Commission has seven members who are appointed by the Governor with the consent of the State Senate. It conducts hearings and issues decisions in cases prosecuted before it by the Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Where an unlawful practice is found, the Commission may order a range of remedies, including back pay, compensatory damages, administrative fines and civil penalties, injunctive relief, and reinstatement. The Commission promulgates regulations interpreting the Fair Employment and Housing Act. The Commission also serves as a forum for civil rights issues and provides information and education of the laws it enforces.

Board Members: 7, Vacancies: 3

Terms
09/18/95-09/18/99
09/18/95-09/18/99
09/18/95-09/18/99
09/18/96-09/18/00
09/18/96-09/18/00
02/4/00-09/18/03

Compensation: $100 per meeting day, plus travel and expenses.
All are Governor's appointees subject to Senate confirmation.