§ 11.5-27. Administration.

(a)

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

(b)

The BCC may delegate its functions, duties, and powers to an appointed board, 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 BCC or its appointed board shall:

(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 the article, and take appropriate action to eliminate, conciliate, prevent, and/or initiate prosecution of any 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 in the purposes of this article.

(Ord. No. 91-04, § 7, 1-15-91)