§ 70-29. Administrator; authority and responsibility.

(a)

Appointment. The authority and responsibility for administering this article shall be vested in the county administrator, who shall appoint an administrator for the provisions of this article.

(b)

Powers and duties. The administrator shall:

(1)

Receive written complaints as hereinafter provided in section 70-30 relative to alleged unlawful acts under this article;

(2)

Upon receiving a written complaint, make such investigations as the administrator deems appropriate to ascertain facts and issues;

(3)

Utilize methods of persuasion, conciliation and mediation or informal adjustment of grievances;

(4)

Establish, administer or review programs at the request of the county administrator and make reports on such programs to the county administrator;

(5)

Bring to the attention of the county administrator items that may require notice to the board of county commissioners or board action to resolve;

(6)

Render to the county administrator annual written reports of activities under the provisions of this article, along with such comments and recommendations as required;

(7)

Cooperate with and render technical assistance to federal, state, local and other public and private agencies, organizations and institutions which are formulating or carrying on programs to prevent or eliminate the unlawful discriminatory practices covered by the provisions of this article;

(8)

If he determines that there is probable cause to believe that there has been a violation of the provisions of this article, refer the matter to the proper county, state or federal authorities for appropriate legal action;

(9)

Promulgate, publish and distribute the necessary forms, rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this article.

(Ord. No. 86-74, § 5)