2014-32 AMENDING CITY CODE - CHAPTER 28 - UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION

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B. Nothing said or done in the course of conciliation may be used as evidence in a subsequent proceeding without the written consent of the persons concerned. SECTION 4-7. If it is determined that probable cause does exist, a compl int shall be filed with the Commission. SECTION 4-8. At any time after a charge is filed, the Corporation Cot sel may petition the Circuit Court for temporary relief, pending final determination of the proceedin s under this Chapter, including an order or judgment restraining the respondent from doing or causing any act which would render ineffectual an order which the Commission may enter with respect to the co plainant. ARTICLE 5. PUBLIC HEARING. SECTION 5-1. In lieu of the Commission presiding over a public hearing and hearing evidence in the matter, the City Manager of the City of Decatur, upon request of the Co ssion, may appoint a hearing officer for the purpose of presiding over a public hearing and hearing eviden e in the matter. (Amended, Ordinance No. 2009-77, October 19, 2009) SECTION 5-2. Within five(5)days after a complaint is filed by a complaillant,the Commission shall cause a copy of it to be served on the respondent together with a notice f hearing before the Commission or a hearing officer designated thereby,at a time and place therein fixe . SECTION 5-3. The hearing shall be held not less than forty-five (45) nor ore than ninety (90) days after the service of the complaint provided that the Commission, or the hear ng officer, may, for good cause shown, extend the date of the hearing. SECTION 5-4. A. A complaint may be amended under oath by leave of th Commission, or the hearing officer, for good cause shown, upon reasonable notice to all interested partie at any time prior to the commencement of the hearing thereon. Amendments to the complaint may enc mpass any unlawful discrimination which is like or reasonably related to the charge and growing out of the allegations in such charge, including,but not limited to,allegations of retaliation.