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OR BK 2879 PG 871 5of8 (c) The Council or its appointed:board-shall: (1) Implement the=provisions of this Ordinance andrules 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 Ordinance, and take appropriate action to eliminate, conciliate, prevent, and/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 Ordinance, with federal, stats 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 ,Council or its - appointed board. (7) Take other informational, educational, or persuasive actions to implement the purposes of this Ordinance. SECTION VIII-Procedure: The following shall apply: (a) Any person aggrieved by an unlawful practice prohibited by this Ordinance must file a written complaint with the Counselor its appointed board within forty-five(45) days after the alleged unlawful practice occurs. (b) Upon receipt of a complaint, the Council or its appointed board shall serve upon the individual charged with a violation (hereinafter referred to as the respondent), the complaint and a written resume setting forth the rights of the parties including,but not limited to,the right of the respondent to a hearing on the matter before adjudication by the Council or its appointed board. (c) The Council'or its'appointed board shall immediately investigate the complaint. Within"sixty (60) days from the date of the receipt of the complaint, the Council or its appointed board shall establish written report with findings of fact. (d) Copies of the Council or its appointed board's report shall be sent to the complainant and the respondent. Either may within ten (10) days after such services, request a hearing before the Council. (e) When the complainant or the respondent request a hearing by the Council or its appointed board, or when the Council or its appointed board itself determine that a hearing is desirable, the Council or its appointed board shall call and conduct such hearing in accordance with Section 9, below. (f) ' The Council or its appointed board shall carry into execution the actions specified'in its'report,'Or-,i'if a°hearing'is held, shall °earry into execution..the actions determined upon by the Council'or its appointed'board in the hearing. 5