Glasford — Ch. 16 Human Relations and Social Services § 16-25
Hearing procedure
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(a) The hearing shall be conducted by the commission, or a panel thereof, 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 any ordinance under the jurisdiction of the commission shall be entitled to be represented by counsel and shall have the right to call witnesses in his own behalf and to cross examine witnesses. (b) At the conclusion of the hearing, the commission shall render to the village board of trustees a written report and recommendations, which shall also be served by mail upon the complainant and the parties charged. No report shall be delayed more than 60 days after the date of the first issuance of notice for commencement of a hearing.
Section 16-25 of Glasford's Human Relations and Social Services chapter establishes the procedural rules governing hearings before the human relations commission. Parties accused of violating an ordinance under the commission's jurisdiction are entitled to legal representation, the ability to call witnesses, and the right to cross-examine opposing witnesses. After the hearing concludes, the commission must submit a written report and recommendations to the village board of trustees and serve copies on all involved parties, with that report due no later than 60 days after the first hearing notice is issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 16-25, property owners or managers who face a complaint before the Glasford Human Relations Commission should be aware that the hearing process includes formal procedural protections, including the right to be represented by counsel and to challenge witness testimony. A compliant operator generally keeps records of relevant communications, transactions, and policies that could be presented as evidence during such a proceeding. The commission's written report and recommendations, which must be issued within 60 days of the initial hearing notice, are forwarded to the village board of trustees and mailed to all parties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 16-25 provides tenants who file or respond to a complaint before the Glasford Human Relations Commission with meaningful procedural rights, including the ability to have an attorney present, call supporting witnesses, and cross-examine witnesses presented by the other side. The commission is required to produce a written report and recommendations within 60 days of the first hearing notice, and that report must be mailed to the complainant and all charged parties. Tenants navigating this process may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how these procedural protections apply to 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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