§ 17-28. Investigation and hearing.

(a)

Upon the filing of a complaint as herein provided, the equal opportunity officer and his staff, with the aid and cooperation of any and all city departments, including but not limited to the city attorney's office, may cause to be made a prompt investigation of the matter stated in the complaint.

(b)

In connection with such investigation, the equal opportunity officer and his staff may provide for the questioning, taking and recording of testimony and statements of such persons who appear and may provide for the examination, recording and copying of any and all documents which are produced.

(c)

During or after the investigation, the equal opportunity officer shall, if it appears that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred, or is about to occur, attempt by informal endeavors to effect conciliation, including voluntary discontinuance or rectification of the discriminatory housing practice and voluntary compliance and adequate assurance of future voluntary compliance with the provisions of this article.

(d)

In the event conciliation is effected, the equal opportunity officer shall disclose nothing said or done in the course of such conciliation in such a way as to make public identification of the person or persons named in the complaint without the written consent of the persons concerned.

(Ord. No. 73-14, § 8, 12-10-1973)