On October 4, 2021, Borough of Dormont Council and Dormont Mayor Walsh adopted Ordinance No. 1642, the Borough of Dormont Non-Discrimination Ordinance, becoming the 62nd municipality in Pennsylvania to do so. This ordinance establishes the Borough of Dormont Human Relations Commission. This ordinance establishes the Borough of Dormont’s intention that all persons be treated fairly and equally, thus prohibiting discrimination in housing, commercial property, employment, and public accommodations based upon actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, religious creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, marital status, familial status, genetic information, handicap or disability, or use of an assistance animal. This ordinance further provides definitions and establishes the means to file a complaint alleging unlawful discrimination. The Commission also promotes understanding, respect and cooperation among all racial, cultural, religious, ethnic, nationality and other groups within the Borough. An important duty of the commission will be to conduct educational programs for furtherance of the improvement of human relations in the Borough as well as other civic acts. We thank all of the residents who helped bring this ordinance to fruition, and who expressed their desire to serve their community.
Mission Statement
The Borough of Dormont’s Human Relations Commission (BDHRC) was founded to ensure all Dormont residents can fully enjoy the Borough without discrimination, in that they are provided with equal opportunity and access to employment, housing, commercial property, and public accommodation regardless of race, color, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, religious creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran’s status, marital status, familial status, genetic information, handicap or disability, or use of an assistance animal. The BDHRC collects and mediates submitted discrimination complaints; when applicable refers complaints to appropriate social, civic, or governmental agencies for further action; and provides education and outreach to the community on relevant issues. In doing so, the Commission is designed to create a more welcoming and equitable Borough for all residents, present and future.
To help ensure equal access to Borough programs, services and activities, the Borough of Dormont will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation to apply for this Commission, please call the Borough of Dormont at 412-561-8900 with such requests.
Human Relations Commissioners
The BDHRC is comprised of 5 members representing a broad spectrum of the community, including, but without limitation to the following factors: areas of expertise, advocacy experience, community involvement, profession, education, race, ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, and geographic identification. One of the Commission members shall be appointed by the other members to act as the Commission’s Chairperson. Members must be residents of the Borough of Dormont.
There is currently one vacancy on the Commission. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please fill out an application by clicking the button above or picking up a paper application at the Borough offices during office hours.