(a) The provisions of this chapter shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of the purposes thereof. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to repeal any of the provisions of the civil rights law or any other law of this State relating to discrimination because of race, color, creed, sex or national origin. The procedure herein provided shall, while pending, be exclusive, and the final determination therein shall exclude any other action, civil or criminal, based on the same grievance without resorting to the procedure provided in this chapter.
(b) If the Board determines that a violation has occurred and if the order of the Board issued pursuant thereto has not been complied with, the Board, the complainant, or any person may:
(1) Apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for enforcement of the order.
(2) File a criminal charge in the Municipal Court of the City.
(3) Advise any appropriate State or Federal agency.
(c) In any such action, the finding of the Board shall be made available as evidence.
(Ord. 3520. Passed 4-28-81.)