(a) It is the policy and intent of the Village to encourage informal and speedy resolution of complaints at any and all times after filing. If the Administrator believes that a conciliation conference would assist in the resolution of the complaint at any time, the Administrator may convene a conciliation conference.
(b) If the Administrator has made a determination pursuant to Section 515.19 that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation of Section 515.07 has occurred, or at such other time after a complaint has been filed, as appropriate, the Administrator shall convene a conciliation conference.
(c) If the Administrator convenes a conciliation conference, the Administrator shall:
(1) Notify the complainant and respondent of the time, place and date of the conciliation conference at least ten days prior thereto, and both parties shall appear at the conciliation conference in person or by attorney; and
(2) Attempt to resolve the complaint by methods of conference, conciliation and persuasion with all interested parties and such representatives as the parties may choose to assist them. The Administrator may also allow members of the Fair Housing Board to attend conciliation conferences, but attendance by any Board member shall not disturb the information nature of the conciliation conference.
(d) Conciliation conferences shall be informal. The terms of conciliation agreed to by the parties shall be reduced to writing and subject to approval by the Fair Housing Review Board. Any conciliation agreement reached shall be made public unless the complainant and respondent otherwise agree and the agency determines that disclosure is not required.
(e) If the complaint has not been resolved by conciliation within sixty calendar days after it has been received, the Administrator shall refer the complaint to the Fair Housing Review Board for an adjudicative hearing.
(Ord. 2010-36. Passed 9-21-10.)
(Ord. 2010-36. Passed 9-21-10.)