Waukegan — Ch. 12 Human Relations § 12-42
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Upon referral of any matter under this article or receipt of any report under this article, and after consideration thereof at a regular meeting, the city council shall take such action as it deems proper.
Section 12-42 of Waukegan's Human Relations chapter establishes that the City Council holds final decision-making authority over matters referred or reported to it under this article. After reviewing a matter at a regular meeting, the Council may take whatever action it considers appropriate. This provision gives the Council broad discretion rather than prescribing a specific outcome or remedy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-42, property owners and managers should be aware that human relations matters can ultimately reach the Waukegan City Council for consideration and action at a regular public meeting. Operators who maintain documented, consistent compliance practices are generally better positioned when a matter is elevated to this level of review. Staying informed about City Council meeting schedules and agendas related to human relations issues is a common practice among diligent property managers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-42 means that if a matter under Waukegan's Human Relations article is referred to or reported before the City Council, the Council has the authority to act on it at a regular meeting. Tenants whose concerns have moved through the article's process should be aware that this provision represents a potential avenue for formal municipal action. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Waukegan's procedures can help individuals understand how the Council's broad discretion under § 12-42 may apply to their circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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