Commission Meetings and Public Hearings

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Commission Meetings

The Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission meets once a month. During the meetings, the Commission: hears public comment; rules on public accommodations, housing, and employment cases filed under the age and equal pay statutes; and handles agency business. The meetings are open to the public and follow the rules of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.

The public is invited to attend Commission meetings and may address the Commissioners on non-case related matters during the public input portion of the meeting. Comments are limited to five minutes per person.

Public Hearings

Under the Fair Employment Practice Act, the Nebraska Civil Rights Act of 1969, and the Nebraska Fair Housing Act, a public hearing may be ordered after conciliation efforts are unsuccessful. Public Hearings held pursuant to those statutes are governed by the statutes themselves and the accompanying Rules and Regulations of the NEOC. Those sources should be reviewed in detail prior to any Public Hearing. Copies of all Rules and Regulations are available on the website or can be obtained from the office of the NEOC.  NOTE: This section on Public Hearings is provided for informational purposes only. If you are involved in a Public Hearing, refer to the actual relevant Statute and seek legal advice.