#51 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 | Phone: 207.624.6290 | Fax: 207.624.8729 | Maine Relay 711 | Visitor Information
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The Maine Human Rights Commission is the State agency charged with the responsibility of enforcing Maine’s anti-discrimination laws. The Commission investigates complaints of unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, education, access to public accommodations, extension of credit, and offensive names. The Commission attempts to resolve complaints of discrimination to the mutual satisfaction of those who are involved. The Maine Human Rights Act authorizes the Commission to pursue remedies for unlawful discrimination in Court when necessary to enforce the Act.
The Commission was established in 1971. Commission policy is formulated by five Commissioners appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate for staggered five year terms. The Governor designates the Chair of the Commission from among its members. Commissioners make the final finding on all complaints of discrimination investigated by the Commission staff and not settled or administratively dismissed.
The Commission appoints an Executive Director. The Executive Director in turn has the authority to appoint and supervise the Commission’s staff.
The Commission enters into agreements with Federal Partners when appropriate to promote cooperation, avoid duplication, and work towards eliminating discrimination.
CONTACT INFO
PHONE: 207.624.6290
Fax: 207.624.8729
TTY: Maine Relay 711
MAILING ADDRESS:
#51 State House Station
19 Union Street
Augusta, ME 04330
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
19 Union Street
Augusta, ME 04330
PUBLIC ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS:
19 Union Street is a secure building. Public access is located in the back of the building. The Union Street entrance is not a public entrance.
The 19 Union Street lobby does not have a receptionist. Visitors must use the lobby phone to announce your arrival. An agency building directory is posted next to the phone. A staff member will direct you to go up one level. Follow the sign to the Commission entrance.
If you need assistance entering a secure building, let us know you’re coming and we will meet you in the lobby.
CONFERENCE ROOM #119: Entrance is to the right of the phone in the lobby.
