§ 16-36. Same—Investigation.

(a)

Upon the filing of a complaint as provided in this article, the administrator shall cause to be made a prompt investigation of the matter stated in the complaint.

(b)

In connection with such investigation, the administrator may question and take and record testimony and statements of such persons who appear and may examine, record and copy documents which are produced.

(c)

During or after the investigation, the administrator shall, if it appears that a discriminatory housing practice act has occurred, or is about to occur, attempt by informal endeavors to effect conciliation, including voluntary discontinuance or rectification of the discriminatory housing practice and voluntary compliance and adequate assurance of future voluntary compliance with the provisions of this article.

(d)

In the event conciliation is effected, the administrator shall disclose nothing said or done in the course of such conciliation in such a way as to make public identification of the persons named in the complaint without the written consent of the persons concerned.

(Ord. of 10-15-74, § 8)