A. Upon the filing of a complaint, the administrator shall commence an investigation to determine the facts behind the complaint and whether there is reasonable cause to believe the respondent committed an unlawful housing practice, except that no investigation may commence if, after reviewing the allegations of the complaint, the administrator determines that the complaint does not come within the scope of this chapter. Upon determining that a particular complaint does not come within the scope of this chapter, the administrator shall dismiss the complaint, notify the complainant and the respondent and take no further action.
B. In connection with any investigation of a complaint filed under this chapter, the administrator shall seek the voluntary cooperation of any person to:
1. Obtain access to premises, records, documents, individuals, and any other possible source of information;
2. Examine, record, and copy necessary materials; and
3. Take and record testimony or statements of any person reasonably necessary for the furtherance of the investigation.
C. The administrator may request the city recorder to issue an executive branch subpoena or subpoena duces tecum to compel the attendance of a witness or the production of relevant materials or documents pursuant to title 2, chapter 2.59 of this code. For purposes of subsection 2.59.020A of this code, the administrator shall be deemed the mayor's designee.
D. The administrator may dismiss a complaint during the investigation and prior to referral to the city attorney if the administrator determines that:
1. The complaint was not filed within the required time period;
2. The location of the alleged unlawful housing practice is not within the city's jurisdiction;
3. The alleged unlawful housing practice is not a violation of this chapter;
4. The complainant refuses to cooperate with the administrator in the investigation of the complaint or enforcement of an executed conciliation agreement;
5. The complainant cannot be located after the administrator has performed a reasonable search; or
6. A conciliation agreement has been executed by the complainant and respondent. (Ord. 64-09 § 1, 2009)