§ 18-59. Complaints and action thereon.

(a)

Any person claiming to be aggrieved by a discriminatory practice prohibited by this article may make, sign and file a written compliant under this section within 180 days after the alleged discriminatory practice occurred. Such complaint shall include the date, place and circumstances of the alleged discriminatory practice, and shall set forth the particulars thereof and contain such other information as may be required under rules established by the department of human services. Notice of the complaint, including the date, place and circumstances of the alleged unlawful practice, shall be mailed to the person against whom such charge is made within ten days after its filing with the department of human services. The department of human services, if it has reason to believe that any person has engaged in a discriminatory practice prohibited by this article, may adopt a resolution to that effect, which shall have the legal effect and status of a complaint filed with the department of human services on the date such resolution is adopted.

(b)

Upon receipt of a complaint, the department of human services shall conduct a preliminary investigation. If the department of human services determines that a discriminatory practice has not been committed, then it shall enter an order dismissing the complaint and shall promptly send copies to the complainant and to the person complained against.

(c)

In case of failure of conference or negotiation to obtain compliance with this article, the department of human services shall, unless the complaint is dismissed, certify the entire case to the legal department for prosecution.

(Code 1964, § 11-42; Code 1988, § 18-42; Ord. No. 54685, § 1, 3-4-1976; Ord. No. 64403, § 1, 3-10-1983)