[Code 1974, Ch. 113A; amended 7-23-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05; 11-7-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07]
Any person claiming a violation of this chapter may file with
the Human Resources Director a written, signed complaint setting forth
therein the details, including location of property, names, dates,
witnesses, and other factual matter. Complaints shall be filed within
60 days after the alleged violation.
[Code 1974, Ch. 113A; amended 7-23-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05; 11-7-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07]
A person shall not knowingly and intentionally sign a complaint
for a violation of this chapter based upon false or misleading information.
A person shall not knowingly and intentionally present false or misleading
statements to the authorities charged with the enforcement of this
chapter.
[Code 1974, Ch. 113A; amended 7-23-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05; 11-7-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07]
(a)
Within 30 days after a complaint is filed pursuant to § 30-40, the Human Resources Director or his/her designee shall make a full investigation of the alleged violation. If it is determined that no violation has occurred, the Human Resources Director shall state such finding and dismiss the complaint. If, upon investigation, the Human Resources Director finds that a violation has occurred, the Human Resources Director shall attempt to mediate the matter. In the event that the Human Resources Director holds any hearings in the process of his/her investigations, written notice to the complainant and the respondent shall be made.
(b)
In the course of investigation, the Human Resources Director may
require answers to questions and the submission of materials pertinent
to the complaint and require the attendance of witnesses at hearings
and compel compliance. After such investigation, the Human Resources
Director shall give written notice to the respondent. The Human Resources
Director shall attempt to resolve the matter by conciliation and persuasion
within 30 days after such notice is given.
[Code 1974, Ch. 113A; amended 7-23-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05; 11-7-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07]
If the claimed violation cannot be resolved by the end of the
thirty-day conciliation period, the complaint shall be referred immediately
to the Township Attorney for prosecution in a court of competent jurisdiction.
[Code 1974, Ch. 113A; amended 7-23-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05; 11-7-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07]
A person subject to this chapter may adopt and carry out a plan
to eliminate discrimination and the present effects of past discriminatory
practices or assure equal opportunity with respect to religion, race,
color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, condition of pregnancy,
marital status, physical or mental limitation, disability, source
of income, familial status, educational association, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression or HIV status, if the plan is filed
with and approved by the Human Resources Director. Violations of such
agreements shall be violations of this chapter.
[Code 1974, Ch. 113A; amended 7-23-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05; 11-7-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07]
(a)
A violation of any provision of this chapter is a municipal civil
infraction punishable by a fine of $150 for the first infraction,
$250 for the second infraction, and $500 for the third or any subsequent
infraction, plus costs of the action. The court may issue and enforce
any judgment, writ, or order necessary to enforce this chapter. This
may include reinstatement, payment of lost wages, hiring and promotion,
sale, exchange, lease, or sublease of real property, admission to
a place of public accommodation, and other relief deemed appropriate.
(b)
Each day upon which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate
violation.
(c)
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit in any way the
remedies, legal or equitable, that are available to the Township or
any other person for the prevention or correction of discrimination.
