Sauk Village — Ch. 38 Human Relations and Social Services § 38-25

(a) Any person aggrieved in any manner by a violation of this article may file a verified complaint with the administrator within 180 days of the alleged violation. The complaint shall be submitted, on the form provided by the clerk of the village and shall contain a short and plain statement of the alleged violation, the name and address (if known) of the person charged (respondent) and shall be signed by the aggrieved party (complainant). The aggrieved party may be assisted in the filing of a complaint by a member or members of the commission. A complaint may be amended at any time. .....
(b) Within 30 days after the complaint is filed, the administrator shall serve a copy of the complaint personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, on the person charged and shall furnish copies thereof to the commission. .....
(c) Within 30 days after the complaint is filed, the administrator shall review the complaint to determine whether the allegations contained herein, if true, would constitute a violation of this article. If the administrator determines that they would, he shall order a hearing to be held on the complaint. .....
(d) If the administrator determines that the allegations of a complaint, if true, would not constitute a violation of this article, the commission shall review that determination within 30 days after it is made. If the commission decides that the allegations do not constitute a violation, it shall order that the complaint be dismissed. If the commission decides that the allegations do constitute a violation, it shall order that a hearing be held on the merits of the complaint. The commission shall render its decision in writing, setting forth its reasons therefor, and shall immediately serve a copy of its decision on the complainant and respondent, either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested. .....
(e) If the administrator or the commission orders that a hearing should be held on the merits of the complaint, the complainant and respondent shall also be served, either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a notice of hearing, setting forth the date, time and place of such hearing. This hearing shall be held within 60 days after the administrator or the commission orders the hearing. .....
(f) Prior to the hearing, the commission shall set a time and place for a conciliation conference and shall notify the complainant and respondent of same. At the conciliation conference, the administrator shall attempt to resolve the dispute between the parties. .....
(g) If it is not possible to conciliate the complaint before the date set for the hearing, or if the respondent fails to appear at the conciliation conference, the commission shall proceed to hold its hearing at the date and time designated. This hearing shall be open to the public, and the parties may be represented by counsel. The commission shall receive oral and written evidence presented by the parties. All proceedings shall be recorded to maintain an official record; a transcript may be made at the expense of the party requesting such transcript. .....
(h) Time limitations in this section may be extended by consent of all parties or by order of the commission, based on good cause. Nothing in this section shall preclude a complainant from withdrawing a complaint, or shall preclude the parties from entering into conciliation proceedings at any time. .....
(i) If, in the discretion of the commission, immediate court action is advisable, the commission may at any time direct the village attorney to file a complaint in a court of competent jurisdiction requesting injunctive or other appropriate relief. Such action may be taken although administrative action is pending before the commission. .....
(j) At hearings conducted by the commission, all parties shall be given due notice to appear. A panel of not less than three of the same members of the commission must be present at all times. Only those members who have attended all hearings on a matter shall participate in the determination of the complaint. .....
(k) Within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing, the commission shall render its decision, in writing, with findings of fact and shall issue appropriate orders, which shall be served upon the complainant and the respondent by certified mail, return receipt requested. Such decision of the commission must receive the affirmative consent of a majority of those members of the commission who have been present at all the hearings above referred to. .....
(l) If the commission determines that the respondent has not violated section 38-22 , the complaint shall be dismissed. .....
(m) If the commission determines that the respondent has violated section 38-22 , it may order whatever relief it deems appropriate, including such fines and penalties as provided for in this article, injunctive relief, compensatory and/or punitive damages, and an award of attorneys' fees to the complainant. .....
(n) In the event of noncompliance with orders of the commission, the commission shall direct the village attorney to apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for appropriate relief. .....
(o) In addition to the penalties provided in section 38-19 , the commission may direct the village attorney to file with the appropriate state agency a complaint against any person found to have violated any provision of this article, seeking suspension or revocation of the license issued to such person or other appropriate sanctions. .....
(p) In addition to the remedies provided in this article, any person injured by a violation of this article shall have the right to immediately seek redress in the courts. A court may order whatever relief is appropriate, including injunctive relief, compensatory and/or punitive damages, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. .....
(q) Any party to a hearing may apply for judicial review of a commission decision before a court of competent jurisdiction. A commission decision may be overturned only if it is arbitrary and capricious, or otherwise not in accordance with law. .....