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informal methods of resolution such as conference, conciliation, and mediation. (Amended, Ordinance <br /> 2014-32, July 7, 2014) <br /> B. Nothing said or done in the course of conciliation may be used as evidence in a subsequent <br /> proceeding without the written consent of the persons concerned. <br /> SECTION 4-7. If it is determined that probable cause does exist, a complaint shall be filed with <br /> the Commission. (Amended, Ordinance 2014-32,July 7, 2014) <br /> SECTION 4-8. At any time after a charge is filed, the Corporation Counsel, may petition the <br /> Circuit Court for temporary relief, pending final determination of the proceedings under this Chapter, <br /> including an order or judgment restraining the respondent from doing or causing any act which would <br /> render ineffectual an order which the Commission may enter with respect to the complainant. (Amended, <br /> Ordinance 2014-32,July 7,2014) <br /> ARTICLE 5. PUBLIC HEARING. <br /> SECTION 5-1. In lieu of the Commission presiding over a public hearing and hearing evidence <br /> in the matter, the City Manager of the City of Decatur, upon request of the commission, may appoint a <br /> hearing officer for the purpose of presiding over a public hearing and hearing i evidence in the matter. <br /> (Amended, Ordinance No.2009-77, October 19, 2009)(Amended, Ordinance 20114-32,July 7,2014) <br /> SECTION 5-2. Within five (5)days after a complaint is filed by a complainant, the Commission <br /> shall cause a copy of it to be served on the respondent together with a notice of hearing before the <br /> Commission or a hearing officer designated thereby, at a time and place therein fixed. (Amended, <br /> Ordinance 2014-32,July 7,2014) <br /> SECTION 5-3. The hearing shall be held not less than forty-five (45) nor more than ninety (90) <br /> days after the service of the complaint provided that the Commission, or the hearing officer, may, for <br /> good cause shown, extend the date of the hearing. <br /> SECTION 5-4. A. A complaint may be amended under oath by leave of the Commission, or the <br /> hearing officer, for good cause shown, upon reasonable notice to all interested patties at any time prior to <br /> the commencement of the hearing thereon. Amendments to the complaint may encompass any unlawful <br />