§ 10-29. Administration.

(a)

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

(b)

The board may; delegate its functions, duties and powers to an appointed board, or an appointed hearing officer, including functions, duties and powers with respect to investigating, conciliating, hearing, determining, ordering, certifying, reporting or otherwise acting as to any matter included in this article.

(c)

The board, its appointed board or hearing officer shall:

(1)

Implement the provisions of this article and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder and all ordinances, Lake County Code provisions, 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 board, its appointed board or hearing officer.

(7)

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

(Ord. No. 2002-98, § 2, 12-3-02)