(A) Any person who contends that the provisions of this chapter have been violated may file a written complaint under oath with the Town Manager of the Town of Wilkesboro, hereby designated as the officer to whom complaints shall be filed. Within a reasonable time after the complaint has been filed, the Town Manager shall make a determination of the merit’s reasonableness of the complaint, and shall attempt to adjust the grievance between the parties.
(B) The Town Board of Commissioners shall establish a Fair Housing Board of Appeals, which shall adopt rules governing its organization and for all proceedings before it, subject to approval by the Town Board of Commissioners. The Board of Appeals shall consist of 4 members and a chairperson appointed by the Town Board of Commissioners whose terms shall be for 1 year.
(C) If the complaint or grievance is not resolved by the parties through the officer, either party to the alleged complaint or the officer, may appeal or refer the same to the Fair Housing Board of Appeals. An appeal shall be taken within a reasonable time as provided by the rules of the Board. Upon an appeal being properly filed, the officer shall forthwith transmit to the Board all papers constituting the record of the matter.
(D) The Board shall make a decision and direct what action should be taken within 45 days of receipt of all papers constituting the record of the matter.
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