(A) Any person claiming to have been subjected to any discriminatory practice, as defined by this chapter, may file a complaint by appearing before the Village Attorney and furnishing such information as the Village Attorney may require. Any complaint filed pursuant to this section must be filed with the Village Attorney within 90 days of the alleged incident.
(B) Every complaint of a violation of this chapter shall be referred to the Village Attorney. The Village Attorney shall forthwith notify the person against whom the complaint is made. The identify of the aggrieved person shall be made known to the person against whom the complaint is made at that time. If the Village Attorney, after investigation, finds there is no merit to the complaint, the same shall be dismissed. If the Village Attorney finds there is merit to the complaint, the Village Attorney will endeavor to eliminate the alleged discriminatory practice by conference and conciliation.
(C) If the Village Attorney is unable to eliminate the alleged discrimination practice by a conference and conciliation, then and in that event the Village Board shall make the final determination of whether or not to prosecute on said complaint. Failure to prosecute said complaint shall not constitute an act of discrimination as defined in this chapter.
(Ord. 04-02, passed 5-3-2004)