KRS 344.180: Commission's powers and duties.

The powers and duties of the commission shall be:

(1) To employ an executive director and other necessary personnel within the limits of

funds made available;

(2) To conduct research projects or make studies into and publish reports on

discrimination in Kentucky;

(3) To receive and investigate complaints of discrimination and to recommend ways of

eliminating any injustices occasioned thereby;

(4) To hold public hearings and request the attendance of witnesses;

(5) To cooperate with other organizations, publ ic and private, to discourage

discrimination;

(6) To encourage fair treatment for all persons regardless of race or national ancestry;

(7) To make an annual report to the Governor of its activities under this chapter.