§ 57.63. Same—Reasonable Cause Determination.

(1)

The Human Relations Official shall determine, based on the facts, whether reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur. For the purposes of this Article, "reasonable cause" shall be based upon sufficiently trustworthy information which would lead an impartial observer to a belief that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is likely to occur.

(2)

The Human Relations Official shall make the determination under subparagraph (a) of this section not later than the 100th day after the date a complaint is filed unless:

(a)

it is impracticable to make the determination; or

(b)

the Human Relations Official has approved a conciliation agreement relating to the complaint.

(3)

If it is impracticable to make the determination within the time period provided by subparagraph (2) of this section, the Human Relations Official shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing of the reasons for the delay.

(4)

If the Human Relations Official determines that reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, it shall, except as provided by Section 57.65 of this Article immediately issue a reasonable cause finding on behalf of the aggrieved person.

(Ord. of 3-23-1992, Doc. #25570; Ord. of 8-31-1992, Doc. #25570-1)