The Commission consists of 11 members, 8 of which must be residents of the city, all of whom are appointed by the mayor with consent of Council. The Commission is vested with the authority to administer and enforce the anti-discrimination ordinance of the City of York and may initiate, receive, investigate, and adjudicate complaints charging unlawful discriminatory practices.

Mission

We promote public health, safety, general welfare and the best interests of our residents by assuring equal opportunities and safeguarding their right to public accommodation, secure housing and equal employment in accordance with their fullest capacities regardless of their race, color, familial status, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, hairstyles and protective and cultural hair textures and hairstyles or the use or training of a support or guide animal.