Sec.46a-5-8. Rules of practice for procedures available

The commission:

1. Collects resources and specific documents related to the status of women.

2. Receives complaints on sex discrimination and forwards them to the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

3. Maintains a file on complaints concerning sex discrimination.

4. Maintains a talent bank of women available for appointment to boards, commissions and agencies of state government.

5. Conducts fact finding hearings to gather information on the status of women in Connecticut. And pursuant to this, subpoenas witnesses and records, administers oaths and takes the testimony of any persons under oath and requires the production for examination of any books and papers relating to any matter under investigation or in question.

6. Issues recommendations for legislative reform to the General Assembly. Recommends policies and recommendations to agencies and officers of the state and local subdivisions of government to carry out its mandate.

7. Represents the state on appropriate matters.

(Effective March 23, 1978)