Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-5

There is hereby established a Fair Housing Office which is designated to administer this article. The head of such Office shall be appointed by the Mayor and whose title hereunder shall be the "Fair Housing Officer of the City of Hudson." The Fair Housing Officer shall be a resident of the City of Hudson and shall be required to undertake periodic training to stay up-to-date on fair housing laws and practices. The Fair Housing Officer who will serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and be unpaid but otherwise eligible for an annual honorarium set in City budget. The Fair Housing Officer shall: A. Establish and maintain a principal office within the City as may be necessary. B. Upon request, obtain and utilize the services of all governmental departments and agencies. C. Formulate policies to effectuate the purpose of this article. D. Receive and investigate complaints alleging violations of this article. E. Develop fair housing plans and policies for the City and assist in their execution, make investigations and studies appropriate to effectuate this article, inform persons of the rights assured and remedies provided under this article and provide goodwill and minimize or eliminate discrimination in housing practices. F. Render each quarter to the Mayor and to the Common Council a written report of all of its activities and of its recommendations. G. Furnish any person with such technical assistance that the Fair Housing Officer deems appropriate to further compliance with the purposes or provisions of this article. H. Have such other powers and duties described hereinafter and as may be designated by the Mayor or otherwise authorized by the Common Council.