§ 16-51. Administration generally.

(a)

The authority and responsibility for administering this article shall be with the commission.

(b)

The commission may delegate its functions, duties and powers to an appointed board, in whole or in part, including functions, duties and powers with respect to investigating, conciliating, hearing, determining, ordering, certifying, reporting or otherwise acting as to any work, business or matter under this article.

(c)

The commission or its appointed board is authorized to:

(1)

Implement the provisions of this article and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder and all ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations pertaining to housing discrimination.

(2)

Receive, initiate and investigate any and all complaints alleging violations of this article, and take appropriate action to eliminate, conciliate, prevent or initiate prosecution of any such violations.

(3)

Provide assistance in all matters relating to equal housing opportunity.

(4)

Publish and disseminate public information and educational materials relating to housing discrimination.

(5)

Enter into written working agreements, as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this article, with federal, state and county agencies involved in reducing housing discrimination.

(6)

Administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence before it, by subpoenas issued by the commission or its appointed board.

(7)

Take other informational, educational or persuasive actions to implement the purposes of this article.

(Ord. No. 88-1, § VII, 1-4-88; Ord. No. 90-11, § VII, 11-5-90)