Columbia Complaints ordinance (§ 12-56)

(a) Any individual who claims to be aggrieved by a discriminatory practice may file with the commission a complaint in writing stating the name and address of the person alleged to have committed such practice, the particulars thereof, and such other information as may be required by the commission.

(b) Any complaint filed under this section in which affirmative relief is sought shall state what relief is sought or proposed.

(c) All such complaints shall be filed within one hundred eighty (180) days of the date of the alleged discriminatory practice.

(d) An individual who files a complaint with the commission shall be advised of the possibility of filing a complaint with the Missouri Commission on Human Rights or the appropriate federal agency.