(A) Should the Mayor, the City Council (either as a body or as individuals), appointive city officers or members of the Human Relations Commission (either as a body or as individuals) receive a written and signed statement alleging that a prohibited practice, as defined herein, has occurred within the city, the Chair and Vice-Chair shall investigate the matter to ascertain that the allegation is substantive. In doing so, they shall keep the matter confidential until they have determined either that there is no foundation in fact for the allegation or determined that it should be forwarded to the Human Relations Commission for deliberation and/or action. If the Chair and Vice-Chair determine that there is no basis for the allegation, the complaining party will be notified in writing.
(B) Upon determining that the allegation has the probability of being a prohibited practice, the Chair shall inform the members of the Commission. The Chair shall determine whether the matter will be reviewed in a closed meeting or open meeting and shall inform the members of the Commission of his or her decision. All deliberations and findings of the Commission shall be held confidential until the Chair of the Commission, in consultation with the Commission and Mayor, has determined that the information may be released to the public.
(1960 Code, § 9-3-16) (Ord. 5837, passed 1-20-1998)