ORGANIZATION

The Iowa Civil Rights Commission is comprised of three divisions: Administrative, Advocacy and Affirmative Action, and Compliance.

The Administrative Division is responsible for administrative support, clerical support, computer and word processing functions, fiscal planning, and legislative and commission liaison. Mr Ta-Yu Yang is division director

The Advocacy and Affirmative Action Division is responsible for the prevention of discrimination through educational, affirmative action, contract compliance, and fair housing programs. Its activities include public outreach, training, rental testing, affirmative action and contract compliance monitoring, consultation, and community liaison. Mr Leo Kam is division director.

The Compliance Division is responsible for the receipt, administrative review, mediation, investigation, conciliation, administrative hearing, and litigation of complaints. Mr Louis Martin is division director.