The Fair Housing Review Board, in lieu of conducting a hearing upon a complaint, may appoint a hearing officer for the purpose of conducting hearings and reporting the findings thereof to the Board. In conducting such hearings, the hearing officer shall be delegated all powers conferred upon the Board pursuant to this chapter as to subpoenaing witnesses, compelling their attendance, administering oaths, taking sworn testimony and requiring the production for examination of any documents relating to any matter under investigation or question before the Board. Notice of the hearing and the procedures therefore shall be in accordance with Section 622.13. After the conclusion of any hearing, the hearing officer shall report these findings to the Board within seven days. Within 15 days after receipt of the findings of the hearing officer, the Board shall render its decision in accordance with Section 622.14.
(Ord. 2011-38. Passed 12-28-11.)