MDCR investigates complaints to determine whether unlawful discrimination has occurred. While investigating a complaint, MDCR is impartial and does not act as an advocate or representative for either party.
The Managing Attorney and MDCR staff attorneys serve as legal advisors to all MDCR organizational units.
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February 29, 2020
Detroit—At a special meeting in Detroit today (Feb. 29, 2020), the Michigan Civil Rights Commission interviewed the following four candidates for the position of Executive Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
Commissioners deliberated to identify the top two candidates and selected Conrad Mallett, Jr., and Harvey Hollins III. They will sit for a final interview during a special meeting at 6 pm on either Monday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 11, at Cadillac Place in Detroit. The date and room location will be determined based on space availability and will be announced to the media and posted on the Department’s website, Michigan.gov/MDCR.
Commissioners will choose an Executive Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights at the conclusion of the special meeting.
The Michigan Civil Rights Commission was created by the Michigan Constitution to safeguard constitutional and legal guarantees against discrimination. The Commission is charged with investigating alleged discrimination against any person because of religion, race, color or national origin, sex, age, marital status, height, weight, arrest record, and physical and mental disability. The Michigan Department of Civil Rights serves as the operational arm of the Commission.
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