§ 46-35. Investigation.

(a)

Upon the filing or referral of a complaint as provided in section 46-34, the administrator shall cause to be made a prompt investigation of the matter stated in the complaint.

(b)

In connection with such investigation, the administrator and the commission may question and take and record testimonies and statements of such persons who appear and may examine, record and copy documents that are produced.

(c)

During or after the investigation, the administrator, on behalf of the commission, 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 compliance, and adequate assurance of future voluntary compliance with this article.

(d)

If conciliation is effected, the administrator and commission members shall disclose nothing said or done in the course of such conciliation in such a way as to make public identification of the person named in the complaint without the written consent of the persons concerned.

( Ord. No. 13,226 , § 2, 7-14-16)