Chillicothe — Ch. 50 Human Rights § 50-82
Hearing on complaint
Operative Text
(a) Notice; commission authority; rights of accused. The hearing provided for in section 50-81 shall be conducted by the entire city human relations commission upon due and reasonable notice to all parties. The commission shall have power to administer oaths and to take sworn testimony. Any party alleged to have violated this article shall be entitled to be represented by counsel and shall have the right to call witnesses on his own behalf and to cross examine witnesses. (b) Report to council. At the conclusion of such hearing, the commission shall render to the council a written report with recommendations, which shall also be served by mail upon the complainant and the party charged. No report shall be delayed more than 60 days after the first issuance of notice for commencement of a hearing.
Section 50-82 of Chillicothe's Human Rights chapter establishes the procedural framework for hearings on discrimination complaints. The full city human relations commission conducts these hearings, with authority to administer oaths and take sworn testimony, while all parties receive due and reasonable notice. After the hearing concludes, the commission must deliver a written report with recommendations to the city council within 60 days of the first hearing notice, and that report is also mailed to both the complainant and the accused party.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 50-82, a property owner or manager named in a complaint is entitled to meaningful procedural protections during the commission hearing, including the right to legal representation, the ability to call their own witnesses, and the right to cross-examine opposing witnesses. Operators who receive a hearing notice generally ensure they respond promptly, arrange for counsel if desired, and gather relevant documentation and witnesses in advance. The commission's written report and recommendations are delivered to the city council and mailed to all parties, so staying informed of that timeline—no more than 60 days from the first notice—helps operators remain prepared throughout the process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 50-82 guarantees that a complainant receives due and reasonable notice before any hearing on their discrimination complaint and is kept informed by receiving a mailed copy of the commission's final written report. The city human relations commission, which conducts the hearing, has the authority to administer oaths and take sworn testimony, lending the process formal weight. Tenants who have filed a complaint may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how to participate effectively in the hearing process and what the commission's recommendations to the city council may mean for their situation.
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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