§ 17-180. Complaints.

(a)

Who may file. Complaints against any person who allegedly has or is about to violate this article may be filed with the commission by:

(1)

Any commission member;

(2)

Any aggrieved person; or

(3)

Any person who will be irrevocably injured by an imminent violation.

(b)

Filing fee. There shall be no charge for filing a complaint.

(c)

Form/contents of complaints. Complaints shall be written on forms provided by the commission and shall include:

(1)

Name, address, phone number (if any), and signature of the complainant; and

(2)

Concise statement of the facts on which the complaint is based.

(d)

Time limit, amendment. Any complaint shall be filed not later than sixty (60) days after the alleged violation. With the commission's permission, complaints may be amended at any time.

(e)

Service. The commission shall cause a copy of the complaint and any amendments thereto to be served on the alleged violator either personally or by registered mail. Complaints shall be served as promptly as possible, and in every case not later than concurrently with the commission's written findings of its investigation.

(Ord. No. 18-89, § 3-2, 3-21-89)

Cross reference

Investigation and conciliation, § 17-181.