Section 6.30.210. Complaints by individuals.

	(a)  An individual aggrieved by an alleged practice prohibited by AS 18.80  may file a written complaint with the commission. A complaint may be filed in person or by mail at any commission office.  
	(b)  The commission's staff will assist in drafting and filing the complaint.  
	(c)  A complaint must contain  
		(1) the complainant's full name and address;  
		(2) the full name and address of the person or entity against whom the complaint is made (known as "respondent");  
		(3) a statement of the alleged harm the complainant has experienced or is experiencing;  
		(4) the reason complainant believes the respondent took or is taking the alleged discriminatory action;  
		(5) the reason given complainant by respondent for the alleged discriminatory action;  
		(6) where appropriate, a statement that one or more individuals are allegedly aggrieved in the same manner as the complainant. The statement must be sufficiently specific that the commission's staff can identify these individuals through investigation;  
		(7) the date of the alleged discriminatory practice. If the practice is continuing, the complaint must state when the practice began, if known to the complainant;  
		(8) repealed 8/9/84;  
		(9) the complaint must be verified. If a notary or postmaster is not available, the complainant shall state under penalty of perjury that the statements contained therein are true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge, and that a notary or postmaster is not available.  
	(d)  The commission's staff will furnish free notary service.  
	(e)  An attorney may represent a complainant by filing a notice of appearance with the commission's staff.  
	(f)  The complaint will be served promptly upon respondent in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested. The complainant will receive a copy of the complaint.  
	(g)  If the acts or practices complained of also constitute a violation of federal law, the commission's staff will give to the appropriate federal enforcement agency a copy of the complaint, unless the complainant directs otherwise. The commission's staff will assist in filing complaints with federal agencies which enforce federal laws similar to AS 18.80,  even if the complainant does not want to file a complaint with the commission.  

Authorities

18.80.050;18.80.060;18.80.100

Notes

Authority

AS 18.80.050 AS 18.80.060 AS 18.80.100 Editor's note: This section was based on 6 AAC 30.010(a), (c), (d) and (e) and 6 AAC 30.020(a) before 3/12/81. The history note to this section contains the history of 6 AAC 30.010(a), (c) - (e) and 6 AAC 30.020(a) before 3/12/81.

History

Eff. 12/07/63, Register 13; am 11/2/74, Register 52; am 6/6/75, Register 54; am 1/14/77, Register 61; am 5/2/79, Register 70; am 3/12/81, Register 77; am 8/9/84, Register 91

References

6.30.010;6.30.020