(A) Any person claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may, by himself or his attorney-at-law, file with the Law Director a written sworn complaint which shall state the name and address of the person alleged to have committed the violation complained of, and shall set forth the particulars of the alleged violation and other information deemed necessary by the Law Director.
(B) The Law Director shall advise the Law Committee of the complaint within 48 hours of receipt of the complaint. The Law Director and the Law Committee shall meet to evaluate the complaint within five days of notification. If the Law Committee determines that the probability of violation exists, they may schedule a public hearing within 180 days of their meeting on the alleged violations. The Law Committee or their designee shall notify interested parties by certified mail of the hearing at least seven days in advance of the hearing. Prior to the hearing, the Law Committee or their designee may, at their sole discretion, attempt to resolve the complaint and the violation through private conference, conciliation, and persuasion.
(C) During the public hearing, the Law Committee or their designee shall be authorized to subpoena and swear witnesses, take testimony, and receive evidence and statements deemed appropriate. The Law Committee shall within 72 hours of the public hearing submit to the City Council a finding of fact together with recommendations for punitive actions, if any.
(D) The Council shall review the findings of fact and any recommendations for punitive action. If Council determines that punitive actions are justified, Council shall refer the matter to the Law Director, who shall file charges of violation of this chapter in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. 51-1973, passed 11-5-73; Am. Ord. 11-1978, passed 5-15-78; Am. Ord. 29-1978, passed 10-2-78; Am. Ord. 34-1984, passed 10-1-84)