Number
241499
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
An ordinance relating to equal rights investigations, hearings, and determinations.
Section
109-5-1.5 cr
109-7-3.5 cr
109-13-1 rc
109-13-2 rc
109-15 am
109-17-1 am
109-19 rc
109-20 am
Analysis
This ordinance revises code provisions relating to investigations, probable cause of violation, hearing procedures, determinations, and commission actions by the equal rights commission. Specifically, this ordinance provides that the equal rights commission shall provide the accused with timely notice of the complaint, conduct hearings in a timely manner, ensure a record is created, and provide for administrative review and appeal.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1.Section 109-5-1.5 of the code is created to read:
109-5. Definitions.
1.5. COMMISSION PANEL means a 3-member panel appointed by the chair and approved by the commission. The commission panel shall conduct investigations, make probable cause determinations, and decide, by majority vote, the results of hearings.
Part 2. Section 109-7-3.5 of the code is created to read:
109-7. Equal Rights Commission.
3.5. A commission panel made up of 3 members may conduct investigations under s. 109-13, make probable cause determinations under s. 109-15, and decide, by majority vote, the results of hearings under s. 109-17.
Part 3. Section 109-13-1 and 2 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
109-13. Investigations.
1. Serve by certified mail the accused with notice of the existence of the complaint, including a copy of the complaint, within 10 days of filing of the complaint.
2. Require any person to submit in writing reports and answers to questions relevant to the proceedings conducted under this chapter as the commission may prescribe, submission to be made within the period and under oath or otherwise as the commission may determine.
Part 4. Section 109-15 of the code is ame...
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