§ 5-2-7. INFORMAL RESOLUTION.

(A)

If after investigation an investigator determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that a charge alleges a violation of this chapter, the director or a conciliator who has not participated in the investigation shall attempt to resolve the matter through informal methods, including conference, conciliation, and persuasion.

(B)

The Equal Employment/Fair Housing Office, the director, the investigator, the conciliator, the charging party, and the respondent shall treat the information produced during an informal proceeding as confidential, unless disclosure is required by law. Information produced during an informal proceeding may not be used as evidence in a later proceeding without the written consent of all parties.

(C)

An investigator shall ensure that each determination is reasonable and made as promptly as possible.

(D)

A respondent may agree to a predetermination settlement if the charging party and the director accept the settlement and agree that it meets the objectives of this chapter.

Source: 1992 Code Section 7-2-5; Ord. 031106-12; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 040610-7.