(a) In the event that the Board determines that an Administrative Hearing is required, the Complaint Officer shall cause to be served on the Complainant and the Respondent a notice of an Administrative Hearing, notifying of the time, date, and place of the hearing. Said notice shall be served not less than ten (10) Business Days before the date of the hearing.
(b) The Administrative Hearing shall be a public meeting at City Hall over which the Board shall preside. Any Party may present evidence to the Board, including witnesses. The Complaint Officer shall appear and testify about the findings of his or her Preliminary Investigation. All testimony taken shall be under oath and recorded in some form.
(c) The Respondent shall have the right to appear at such hearing in person and be given the opportunity to be heard by the Board on his or her own behalf or be represented by counsel or otherwise. The Respondent or representative shall be permitted to examine and cross-examine all witnesses.
(d) If, upon all the testimony and evidence taken, the Board determines that the Respondent committed the Unlawful Discriminatory Practice set forth in the Complaint or Amended Complaint, the Board shall issue an administrative Order. Said Order shall set forth the Board's factual findings and may order appropriate relief including actual damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and injunctive or equitable relief, and any administrative penalties, as set forth in Section 749.20.
(Ord. 123-2014. Passed 11-3-14.)