CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act 102 of June 28, 1965, as amended, created the Civil Rights Commission. Act 186 - 1996, ascribed the Commission to the Legislative Branch.

MISSION

Protect the fundamental civil rights of all Puerto Ricans and other people residing in Puerto Rico and advance civil rihts through education.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Complaints and Investigations Office
  • Education Office
  • Legal Affairs
  • Office of the Commissioners
  • Office of the Executive Director

PROGRAM

Civil Rights Guidance and Education

Program Description

The Commission's main duty is to educate about the importance of fundamental rights and the ways these rights are respected and, protected. To that end, it offers seminars, training, chats, conferences, congresses, discussions and related activities to different sectors of the population. In addition, it offers legal orientation to people for alleged violations of their civil rights and suggests courses of action. Moreover, it investigates and researches these claims and complaints. It also counsels the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch about the civil rights situation and collaborates with governmental entities and the civil rights society in protecting fundamental rights. In accordance with Act. 186 - 1996, it participates in judicial processes as an "amicus curiae".

Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Complaints attended 463 516 1,000
Educational Activities 55 46 75

The data for 2012-2013 was provided during the budget preparation process.

Customers

The people of Puerto Rico

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 is $1,193,000 from the Joint Resolution-General Fund. These resources will allow the Commission to cover its operational expenses and comply with the faculties and duties established by its Organic Law, which authorizes the Commission to conduct studies, investigations and make recommendations.

Act No. 186-1996, as amended, ascribed the Commission to the Legislative Assembly for budgetary purposes. Act No. 147 of June 18, 1980, known as the Office of Management and Budget Act, states that the Legislative Assembly is exempt from submitting a budget proposal and that the Governor will recommend the same budget assigned for the current year for operational and other expenses.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Civil Rights Guidance and Education 1,193 1,193 1,193 1,193
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,193 1,193 1,193 1,193
Total, Program 1,193 1,193 1,193 1,193
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 1,193 1,193 1,193 1,193
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,193 1,193 1,193 1,193
Total, Funding Sources 1,193 1,193 1,193 1,193
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 620 590 596 596
Rent and Utilities 25 25 25 26
Purchased Services 205 235 232 231
Transportation Expenses 19 19 19 19
Professional Services 192 192 190 190
Other Expenses 91 91 90 90
Equipment Purchases 9 9 9 9
Office Supplies and other Materials 30 30 30 30
Advertising and Media Expenses 2 2 2 2
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,193 1,193 1,193 1,193
Total, Expense Category 1,193 1,193 1,193 1,193