§ 54-37. Administration.

(a)

Commissioners. The authority and responsibility for administering this article shall be with the board of county commissioners.

(b)

Delegation of functions. The board of county commissioners 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)

Duties. The board of county commissioners or its appointed board shall:

(1)

Implement the provisions of this article and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder and all county ordinances, codes, 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, 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 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 of county commissioners or its appointed board.

(7)

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

(Ord. No. 88-1, § 7, 1-7-1988)