(A) The Commission shall advise, with the Mayor and city officials of the city, in the interest of equal opportunity understanding and goodwill towards all persons regardless of race, color, creed or national origin, that these may be promoted by city officials. The Commission shall advise and consult with the City Council on all matters involving racial, religious or other prejudices or discriminations and shall recommend to them actions as may be deemed appropriate lo effectuate equality of, opportunity and good human relations. The Commission shall receive and act upon reports of tension situations and reports of violations of civil rights, attempting to eradicate them through cooperation with the local authorities; and with any other parties requesting advice or assistance.
(B) As noted in § 95.02, Duties of Commission, it shall also be the duty of the Human Rights Commission to:
(1) Receive, assist with and investigate complaints charging unlawful housing practices;
(2) Seek conciliation of complaints, hold hearings, make findings of fact, issue orders and publish its findings of fact and orders in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter and with the ordinance establishing the Commission;
(3) Render from time to time, but not less than once a year, a written report of its activities and recommendations with respect to fair housing practices to the Mayor and to the City Council; and
(4) Adopt rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this subchapter, upon approval of the City Council.
(1980 Code, § 11.903) (Ord. 9032, passed 2-7-2005)