§ 7-120. Investigation of complaints.

(a)

Upon timely filing of a complaint, the Commission or members of the Commission shall promptly investigate the allegations of the discriminatory practice set forth in the complaint according to investigatory procedures established by the Commission.

(b)

During investigation of the complaint and any subsequent hearing, the Commission shall have the power to require answers to interrogatories, under the procedures established by 12 Oklahoma Statutes, Section 549, compel the attendance of witnesses, examine witnesses under oath or affirmation, and require the production of documents in connection with complaints filed under this Code said powers to be exercised only in relation to areas directly and materially related to the complaint.

(c)

At the conclusion of the investigation, the complaint, together with the report of such investigation, shall be referred to the Commission and shall be considered by the Commission at its next meeting, either regular or special, subject to the restrictions of section 7-118.

(d)

Any member of the Commission who is designated to investigate the initial complaint shall not preside at any subsequent hearing and may not participate in any subsequent deliberation of the Commission concerning the case.

(Ord. No. 0-8687-2)