(A) At the hearing provided for in § 91.07 of this chapter, the complaint shall be heard by the Board. At the hearing, the complainant or person aggrieved may appear in person and by counsel, and the respondent may file a written answer to the complaint and may appear in person or by legal counsel. The Board, when conducting any hearing pursuant to this action, may permit amendments to any complaint or answer, and the testimony taken at the hearing shall be under oath and shall be transcribed at the request of either party or at the direction of the Board.
(B) If the Board finds at the hearing that the respondent has engaged in any discriminatory practice or practices prohibited by this chapter, then it shall state its findings of fact and shall so certify the matter to the Town Attorney for appropriate action. No prosecution shall be brought under this section except upon such certification. If the Board, upon hearing, finds that the respondent has not engaged in any discriminatory practice, then it shall state its findings of fact and shall issue and file an order dismissing the complaint.
(C) The Board shall establish rules and regulations to govern, expedite and effectuate the foregoing procedure and shall maintain the files provided for herein.
(Prior Code, § 5-706) Penalty, see § 91.99