This form will be used by the City of Aurora Human Relations Commission to investigate discrimination complaints. The Aurora Human Relations Commission operates under Chapter 22 of the City of Aurora Municipal Code.
Instructions: Please complete the form to the best of your ability using the space provided. If necessary, you may attach additional page(s) to this form.
Online Form: This form is also available on-line in English and Spanish. Using that form, you can submit a video statement with your complaint.
Your First Name
Please check the basis and include your status. For example, if you claim national origin discrimination, state your national origin. If age, state your age.
Clearly share how you think discriminated took place in the space provided below and be as specific as possible. For instance, list the date and time of day, all persons present, and any specific things that occurred or language used. If necessary, you may attach additional information to this form.
Specific Complaints
Specific complaints provide information and details to support your complaint.
Example
On December 5, 2021, at about 3 in the afternoon, I went to the office at 123 Main Street. John Smith told me they don’t rent to “people like me”. My friend Jane Doe was with me and there were several other people in the office.
I think I was discriminated against because I am…
Non-Specific Complaints
Non-specific complaints are difficult to investigate and may be dismissed because of lack of allegation or evidence.
I visited the office and they told me they wouldn’t help, and they treated me very badly.
After the complaint is received, the Commission will investigate the complaint. You and/or the person/organization against whom the complaint is being made may be contacted in an attempt to resolve the complaint.
If the complaint is not resolved by the investigation and if the Commission believes that discrimination may have taken place, a public hearing may be called by the Human Relations Commission to resolve the complaint.
If the issue is not resolved at the public hearing, the Commission may continue to investigate.
The Commission will reach a final decision regarding the complaint and will report its decision to you.
Information on this form will be kept confidential by the Human Relations Commission while the complaint is being investigated. Please note this form and any investigative materials and/or reports will be released upon proper request subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act or valid court order.
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