Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-6

The Fair Housing Office, by and through the fair housing officer, shall have the following functions, powers and duties: A. To establish and maintain a principal office within the City of Glen Cove as may be necessary. B. To function at any place within the City of Glen Cove. C. To employ such personnel as may be necessary to effectively carry out its powers and duties. D. Upon request, to obtain and utilize the services of all governmental departments and agencies. E. To formulate policies to effectuate the purpose of this chapter and to make recommendations to agencies and officers of the City of Glen Cove in and of such policies and purposes. F. To receive and investigate complaints alleging violations of this chapter. G. To have access at all reasonable times to premises, records, documents, individuals and other sources of evidence to examine, record and copy to conclude any investigation. H. In conjunction with the City Attorney of the City of Glen Cove, to subpoena any such evidence as required to compel compliance. I. In conjunction with the City Attorney of the City of Glen Cove, to obtain court orders to enforce all findings and discrimination. J. To develop human rights plans and policies for the City of Glen Cove and to assist in their execution, upon adoption. To make investigations and studies appropriate to effectuate this chapter to inform persons of the rights assured and remedies provided under this chapter, to promote good will and to minimize or eliminate discrimination. K. To render each year to the Mayor a written report of all of its activities and recommendations. L. To furnish any person with such technical assistance that the Office deems appropriate to further compliance with the purposes or provisions of this chapter. M. Such other powers and duties described hereinafter and as may be designated by the Mayor and authorized by the City Council.