Ohio Civil Rights Commission

Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Ohio Civil Rights Commission logo
Agency overview
FormedJuly 1959[1]
HeadquartersColumbus, Ohio[2]
Agency executives
  • Angela Phelps-White, Esq..[2], Executive Director
  • Darlene Sweeney-Newbern[2], Director of Operations
Websitecrc.ohio.gov

The Ohio Civil Rights Commission is a commission of the Ohio State Government formed in 1959, whose duties are specified in Section 4112 of the Ohio Revised Code.

The Commission's primary function is to enforce state laws about discrimination, and they oversee outreach regarding such matters. It consists of a five-member board of Commissioners appointed by the state governor and approximately 90 employees.[1]