The Commission shall have and exercise, with respect to all real property and with respect to all persons subject to this chapter, the power to:
(A) Assist in the elimination of unlawful real estate practices in violation of this chapter.
(B) Act to assure to persons living, working or desiring to live in the city, or in any particular real property, opportunity to purchase, lease or occupy without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
(C) Receive and investigate charges alleging unlawful real estate practices.
(D) Issue subpoenas necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
(E) Seek conciliation of, hold hearings on, and make findings of fact with respect to any such charge.
(F) Recommend the issuance of orders subject to approval of the City Council and to publish its findings of fact and recommend orders in accordance with the provisions of this chapter after submission to the City Council.
(G) Render from time to time, but not less than every 12 months, a written report to the Mayor and City Council of its activities and recommendations with respect to fair real estate practices, which written reports shall be made public after submission to the Mayor and City Council.
(H) Adopt, after approval of the Mayor and City Council, such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the purpose and policy of this chapter.
(I) Study such matters as may be referred to it by the Mayor and City Council.
(J) Advise and make reports and recommendations on such matters to the Mayor and City Council.
(K) Assist the city government in such other community relations matters as may arise from time to time.
(Ord. O-46-93, passed 11-16-93)