§ 22-54. Powers.

The powers of the fair housing council shall be:

(1)

To prescribe such rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary or expedient for the conduct and carrying out of its functions, and it shall have the power to revoke, suspend, or amend any rule or regulation as administered by said council, regardless of the manner in which prescribed.

(2)

Seek settlement and disposition of any complaint filed with it by means of conference and conciliation.

(3)

Either by itself or by any officer or person designated for the purposes by it, to investigate and to examine or inquire into the affairs or operation of any person within its jurisdiction, and when so authorized by the city council to employ consultants and professional counsel to aid in such investigations, examinations, or inquiries.

(4)

For the purpose of gathering evidence on any subject, to subpoena and examine witnesses, books, papers, and other effects.

(5)

To initiate in its name, or to receive and initiate upon the filing of formal charges, complaints against any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter.

(Code 1966, § 4-66; Code 1982, § 11-23; Ord. No. 1646, § 1, 1-10-1977)