§ 58-67. Information and investigation.

(a)

All persons claiming to be aggrieved by a discriminatory or unfair practice may, by themselves or by counsel, file with the city attorney a verified, written complaint which shall state the details, name and address of the person or entity alleged to have committed the discriminatory or unfair practice.

(b)

After the filing of a verified complaint, a true copy shall be served within ten days by certified mail on the person against whom the complaint [is] filed, by the complainant.

(c)

The city attorney shall refer this complaint to appropriate city departmental units and agencies for investigation as to the basis of the complaint.

(d)

After sufficient review and determination, the city attorney shall issue a written opinion to the human relations commission whether probable cause exists to believe a discriminatory practice or practices occurred as alleged by the complainant.

(e)

For an investigation, a person may be required to produce books, papers, records or other documents that may be relevant to a violation or alleged violations of this article. If such person does not comply with such request, the city attorney may apply to county circuit court for an order requiring production of such materials.

(f)

If it is determined that no probable cause exists, the city attorney shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing of the dismissal of the complaint.

(g)

All complaints received by the human relations commission shall retained for three years.

(Ord. No. 865, § VII, 12-16-1997; Ord. No. 947, 9-18-2001; Ord. No. 1279, § 1, 1-24-2017)