Who has the authority to enforce the human rights code?

The human rights commission holds the authority to enforce the human rights code. This agency is established to protect individuals from discrimination and to promote human rights within its jurisdiction. The commission's role includes receiving complaints about breaches of the human rights code, conducting investigations, and facilitating resolutions through various means, such as mediation or formal hearings.

In contrast, while peace officers may enforce laws related to public safety, they do not specifically enforce human rights codes. Local governments can play a role in promoting human rights through policy and community initiatives, but they lack the direct enforcement power granted to the human rights commission. The affected individual has the right to file a complaint, but they cannot unilaterally enforce the code; the enforcement mechanism is structured to operate through the commission.