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Burlington Commission on Human Rights, 1968

"An Ordinance To Reestablish The Burlington Human Rights Commission" Page 16

(D) The city Attorney or an attorney designated by him shall conduct the case on behalf of the commission. the complainant may introduce further evidence to support the claims alleged in his charge, either in person or by attorney. No member of the investigating committee may participate in the deliberations of the Commission on the case, except as a witness.

(E) If the person charged fails to file an answer to the complaint, or fails to appear in person or by attorney at the hearing, the Commission shall proceed to consider the testimony offered and shall base its decision thereon.

(F) The evidence shall be taken under oath. The Commission is not bound by the strict rules of evidence prevailing in courts of law or equity, but the right of cross-examination is preserved.

2-9-21: REMEDY: If, upon the preponderance of the testimony taken, the commission is of the opinion that any person charged in the complaint has engaged in or is engaging in the unfair or discriminatory practice complained of, then the Commission shall state its findings of fact and shall issue and cause to be served on such person an order requiring such person to cease and desist from such unfair or discriminatory practice, and to take such affirmative action as is required to remedy the unfair or discriminatory practice complained of. If, on the preponderance of the testimony taken, the commission is not of the opinion that any person charged in the complaint has engaged in or is engaging in the unfair or discriminatory practice complained of, then the Commission shall state its findings of fact and close the case. It shall issue and cause to be served on the complainant and on the party charged an order to such effect.

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(D) The city Attorney or an attorney designated by him shall conduct the case on behalf of the commission. the complainant may introduce further evidence to support the claims alleged in his charge, either in person or by attorney. No member of the investigating committee may participate in the deliberations of the Commission on the case, except as a witness. (E) If the person charged fails to file an answer to the complaint, or fails to appear in person or by attorney at the hearing, the Commission shall proceed to consider the testimony offered and shall base its decision thereon. (F) The evidence shall be taken under oath. The Commission is not bound by the strict rules of evidence prevailing in courts of law or equity, but the right of cross-examination is preserved. 2-9-21: REMEDY: If, upon the preponderance of the testimony taken, the commission is of the opinion that any person charged in the complaint has engaged in or is engaging in the unfair or discriminatory practice complained of, then the Commission shall state its findings of fact and shall issue and cause to be served on such person an order requiring such person to cease and desist from such unfair or discriminatory practice, and to take such affirmative action as is required to remedy the unfair or discriminatory practice complained of. If, on the preponderance of the testimony taken, the commission is not of the opinion that any person charged in the complaint has engaged in or is engaging in the unfair or discriminatory practice complained of, then the Commission shall state its findings of fact and close the case. It shall issue and cause to be served on the complainant and on the party charged an order to such effect. -16-