Pontiac — Part I Ch. 24 Human Relations and Social Services § 24-51
Hearing
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(a) The hearing on a complaint filed pursuant to this article shall be conducted by the human relations 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 city council a written report and 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 date of the first issuance of notice for commencement of a hearing.
Section 24-51 of Pontiac's Human Relations and Social Services ordinance establishes the procedural framework for hearings on discrimination or human-relations complaints. The Pontiac Human Relations Commission — or a panel it designates — conducts the hearing after giving all parties reasonable notice, and it holds authority to administer oaths and take sworn testimony. After the hearing concludes, the Commission must deliver a written report and recommendations to the city council and mail copies to all parties, with that report due no later than 60 days after the first hearing notice is issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 24-51, a property owner or manager named as a respondent in a complaint before the Pontiac Human Relations Commission is entitled to legal representation at the hearing and may call witnesses and 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 before the scheduled proceeding. Because the Commission's written report and recommendations go to the city council, the hearing record itself can shape subsequent municipal action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 24-51 gives complainants the right to participate in a formal hearing before the Pontiac Human Relations Commission, where testimony is taken under oath and all parties receive reasonable advance notice. If you have filed a complaint under this article, you are entitled to receive a copy of the Commission's written report and recommendations by mail once the hearing concludes, and that report must be issued within 60 days of the first hearing notice. Tenants navigating this process may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with the Pontiac Human Relations Commission's procedures.
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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