Mount Carmel — Ch. 8½ Discrimination § 8½-45

(a) Generally.
(1) When held. The commission shall hold a hearing on the matter complained of within 20 days after:
a. The violation of any consent agreement; or
b. The expiration of the period for informal conciliation unless a consent agreement has been reached; or
c. Any date on which the commission determines that informal conciliation will not be successful and so notifies the parties in writing; or
d. Or when in receipt of any written complaint requesting a hearing,
whichever occurs first.
(2) Notice. The commission shall cause written notice to be sent to an involved parties by registered mail at their last known address not later than ten days prior to the hearing. Said notice shall specify the time, date, place and purpose of the hearing.
(3) Powers, procedures. The hearing shall normally be open to the public; but in particularly sensitive cases, the commission may hold a private hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in a fair and impartial manner, but strict court room rules of evidence and procedures need not be observed. The commission may subpoena witnesses and pertinent documents, administer oaths, and take sworn testimony. The parties may appear with legal counsel, give testimony, present other evidence and call and cross-examine witnesses. The commission may appoint the city attorney to represent any indigent party. All testimony shall be given under oath.
(4) Records. The commission shall keep a full record of the hearing. The record shall be open to inspection by any person. Copies thereof shall be furnished at cost to the parties upon request.
(b) Decision. Not later than ten days after the hearing, the commission shall issue a written decision including findings of fact based upon the evidence presented at the hearing. Copies of the commission's decision and orders shall be promptly sent by registered mail to the parties involved.
(1) If no violation. If the commission determines that the respondent has not violated this article and that a violation by the respondent is not imminent, it shall dismiss the complaint.
(2) If violation. If the commission finds that the respondent has violated any provision of this article, it shall assess a penalty in accordance with section 8 ½-48. Moreover, whether a violation has actually occurred or is merely imminent, the commission shall issue a cease and desist order tailored to correct the problem. The commission also may require the respondent to take such affirmative action as it deems necessary and proper to effectuate the policy this article is intended to implement. Furthermore, the commission may:
a. In the case of a real estate broker or salesman, refer said person to the Illinois Department of Registration and Education and seek revocation or suspension of his license; and
b. In cases involving contracts with the state or federal government, seek to have said contract terminated or otherwise affected.