The Fair Housing Commission, in lieu of conducting a hearing upon complaint, may appoint a hearing officer for the purpose of conducting hearings and reporting the findings thereof to the Commission. In conducting such hearings, the hearing officer shall be delegated all powers conferred upon the Commission 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 Commission. Notice of hearing and the procedures therefor shall be in accordance with Section 515.13. After the conclusion of any hearing, the hearing officer shall report these findings to the Commission within seven days. Within fifteen days after receipt of the findings of the hearing officer, the Commission shall render its decision in accordance with Section 515.14 of this chapter.
(Ord. 11070/97. Passed 9-10-97.)