Peoria — Ch. 17 Human Relations, Housing and Employment § 17-33
Conciliation
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(a) If the equal opportunity office determined, after such preliminary investigation, that it is probable that unlawful discriminatory practice have been or are being engaged in, it shall endeavor to eliminate such practices by informal methods of conference, conciliation and persuasion. If after such investigation and conference the equal opportunity office is satisfied that any unlawful discriminatory practice of the respondent will be eliminated, it may treat the charge as conciliated. In the course of such investigation and conference, if the respondent offers and the complainant declines to accept terms of settlement which the equal opportunity office finds are sufficient to eliminate the effects of the civil rights violation charged and prevent its repetition, the equal opportunity direct, may dismiss the charge. An entry of such disposition shall be made on the records of the fair employment and housing commission. (b) When the diversity and inclusion department dismisses a charge under this section, it shall notify the complainant that he or she may seek review of the dismissal order before the fair employment commission. The complainant shall have 30 days from receipt of notice to file a request for review by the fair employment commission.
Peoria's Equal Opportunity Office, under Ch. 17 § 17-33, is authorized to attempt to resolve housing and employment discrimination complaints through informal negotiation before any formal proceeding. If the office concludes that a respondent's discriminatory practices will be corrected, it may mark the charge as conciliated and close the matter. If a complainant turns down a settlement the office considers adequate, the charge may be dismissed — but the complainant retains the right to seek review of that dismissal before the Fair Employment Commission within 30 days of receiving notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Peoria Ch. 17 § 17-33, property owners and managers who are named as respondents in a discrimination complaint may be approached by the Equal Opportunity Office for informal conference and conciliation. Operators who engage cooperatively and offer terms the office finds sufficient to address the alleged violation and prevent recurrence can have the matter resolved at this early stage without formal proceedings. Keeping clear records of any settlement offers made during the conciliation process is a practice consistent with demonstrating good-faith participation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Peoria Ch. 17 § 17-33 gives complainants a role in the conciliation process — a settlement cannot be imposed without the complainant's acceptance. If the Diversity and Inclusion Department dismisses a charge because a complainant declined terms the office deemed adequate, the complainant has 30 days from receiving the dismissal notice to request a review before the Fair Employment Commission. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Peoria's human relations process can help complainants understand what options exist at each stage of this process.
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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