If a complaint is filed with the Clerk of Council alleging that the City, or one (1) of its boards, commissions, departments, divisions, officials, or employees has engaged or is engaging in an unlawful discriminatory practice as defined by this chapter, the following procedures shall apply:
(a) Upon receipt of the complaint pursuant to Section 503.11(a)(4)A., the City Attorney shall forward a copy of the complaint to City Council.
(b) City Council may appoint a special counsel to conduct a preliminary investigation instead of the City Attorney.
(c) The City Council may appoint a Hearing Officer to conduct a determination instead of the Mayor appointing the Hearing Officer.
(Ord. 45-2020. Passed 6-22-20; Ord. 27-2021. Passed 3-23-21.)