(a) The Council is charged with the following duties to implement the stated policy of this chapter.
(1) To investigate all complaints of unlawful housing practices which are filed with it.
(2) To initiate complaints of unlawful housing practices on the basis of studies carried out by its staff or volunteers authorized by Council.
(3) To endeavor by conciliation, to resolve such complaints.
(4) To hold hearings, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, administer oaths, take the testimony of any person under oath and in connection therewith, to require the production of examination of any books or papers relating to any matter under investigation or in question before the Council.
(5) To render at least once a year to the Mayor a full written report of all its activities and recommendations.
(6) To recommend to the Mayor when it deems necessary, educational and other programs designed to promote the purpose stated in this chapter.
(7) To adopt rules and procedures for the conduct of its business.
(8) To do such other acts that are necessary and proper in order to perform those duties with which it is charged under the terms of this chapter.
(b) The Mayor shall be responsible for the administration of this chapter. This responsibility may be delegated to the Fair Housing Officer.
(Ord. 29-83. Passed 7-18-83.)