§ 2-22 FILING OF COMPLAINTS.

   Any person claiming to be aggrieved by a discriminatory practice prohibited by § 2-19.2 of this Code may file with the Human Relations Commission a complaint, written or oral, identifying himself and stating his belief that a discriminatory practice has been committed. The Commission may, on its own initiative, file a complaint based upon information and belief that a discriminatory practice has occurred. The Commission may endeavor to eliminate the alleged discriminatory practice by conference, conciliation and persuasion.

   Neither the Commission nor any employee affiliated therewith shall make public, without the written consent of complainant and respondent, information concerning efforts to eliminate a discriminatory practice.

(Ord. 2602, passed 4-25-1977)

§ 2-23 OBTAINING OF FACTUAL INFORMATION.

   The obtaining of factual information by the Human Relations Commission in the performance of its duties under this article is hereby declared to be necessary to its functions. All other departments of the City shall cooperate with the Human Relations Commission, upon its request, relative to the gathering of factual information; provided, however, that the opinion of the Chief Legal Officer shall be obtained in such matters as appear to involve some liability on the part of the City.

(Ord. 2602, passed 4-25-1977)

§ 2-23.1 MEDIATION AND ENFORCEMENT POWERS.

   In cases involving alleged violations of this article, the Executive Director may enter into agreements whereby persons agree to methods of terminating discrimination or to reverse the effects of past discrimination. Such agreement shall be reviewed by the Human Relations Commission. Violations of such agreements shall be violations of this article.

   Discriminatory practices as defined in this article are violations of this article.

(Ord. 3131, passed 4-9-1990)

§ 2-24 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

   There is hereby created the position of Executive Director of the Human Relations Commission, who shall be appointed by the Mayor from a list of at least three names submitted to him by the Human Relations Commission, said appointment to be subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the City Council members elect. The Executive Director may be removed by the Mayor, subject to concurrence of a majority of the members of the Human Relations Commission as constituted at the time action is taken. The Executive Director shall have the authority and responsibility for the execution of the policies and programs of the Human Relations Commission and shall be in charge of the administration and operation of that program. The Executive Director shall also perform such other duties as are delegated by the Mayor and the Human Relations Commission.

(Ord. 2602, passed 4-25-1977)

§ 2-25 RESERVED.

ARTICLE VI. CITY WIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

§ 2-26 CREATED.

   There is hereby created a City Wide Advisory Committee in accordance with Section 6-101 of the Flint City Charter to act in an advisory capacity to the City of Flint in connection with all community and economic development programs.

(Ord. 2902, passed 4-9-1984)