Sauk Village — Ch. 38 Human Relations and Social Services § 38-23
Housing commission
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(a) Created. There is hereby created a housing commission (hereinafter "commission") consisting of five members appointed by the mayor of the village with the advice and consent of the board of trustees. All members shall be residents of the village. From among the members of the commission, the chairperson of the commission shall be appointed annually by the mayor with the advice and consent of the board of trustees. Any other officers which the commission may establish shall be elected, annually by a vote of a majority of the commission. At the first regular meeting of the commission, lots will be drawn whereby it will be determined that in the first term of appointment two members will serve three years, two members will serve two years and one member will serve one year. Subsequent terms of appointment shall be for three years. ..... (b) Duties. The duties of the commission shall include, but not be limited to, the following: ..... (1) With the approval of the board of trustees, adopting, promulgating, amending and rescinding rules and regulations or procedures for handling complaints of discrimination in housing; ..... (2) Receiving and reviewing complaints charging discrimination in housing, seeking conciliation of such complaints in compliance with this article; ..... (3) Holding hearings and making findings of fact and making recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this article; ..... (4) Advising elected officials and staff on human relations matters; ..... (5) Serving as an educational arm of the municipality in the field of human relations to all persons, groups, and institutions in the community; ..... (6) Acting as a bridge between municipal governments, citizens, and citizens' groups; ..... (7) Performing as a catalyst in improving human relations and equitable living conditions; ..... (8) Holding hearings and carrying on research and studies in the field of human relations in an effort to equalize opportunities and lessen prejudice and discrimination; ..... (9) Assisting and encouraging persons in the pursuit of their rights under this article; ..... (10) Gathering and providing for the exchange of information relative to the provisions of this article among real estate brokers and salesmen, lenders, developers, employers, village officials and community groups within and without the village; ..... (11) Counseling of prospective residents in accordance with the policy and provisions of this article and maintaining a list of counseling services. ..... (c) Powers. The commission shall have power to: ..... (1) Administer oaths and take sworn testimony at hearing; ..... (2) Subpoena witnesses and pertinent documents, and its subpoena power may be enforced by proper petition to any court competent jurisdiction; ..... (3) Issue orders and impose fines and penalties; ..... (4) Require all persons subject to the application of this article to maintain such records as may be necessary to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this article; ..... (5) Submit to the village an annual report and such special reports as it may from time to time deem advisable. ..... (d) Open meetings. All commission meetings shall be open to the public except those for the purpose of conciliating complaints of discrimination. .....
Sauk Village Code § 38-23 establishes a five-member Housing Commission appointed by the mayor with board of trustees approval, tasked with addressing housing discrimination within the village. The commission is empowered to receive complaints, hold hearings, conduct research, issue orders, and impose fines and penalties related to fair housing matters. Members must be village residents, serve staggered terms, and conduct most of their business in open public meetings, with the exception of complaint conciliation sessions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 38-23, real estate brokers, lenders, developers, and other housing-related parties operating in Sauk Village are subject to the Housing Commission's oversight authority. Compliant operators generally maintain records sufficient to demonstrate adherence to the village's human relations provisions, as the commission holds the power to require such documentation. The commission also engages in outreach and information exchange with industry participants, so staying informed about its rules and any adopted regulations is a common practice among operators in the village.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 38-23 gives Sauk Village residents a formal body—the Housing Commission—to turn to when they believe they have experienced housing discrimination. The commission is authorized to receive complaints, seek conciliation between parties, hold hearings, and make findings and recommendations, providing multiple stages at which a concern can be addressed. Residents may also reach out to tenant-rights organizations or consult the commission's maintained list of counseling services for general guidance on pursuing rights under this article.
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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