Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-301

To administer this article, the director shall have the following powers and duties: (a)
To receive, initiate, investigate, determine the merits of, attempt to settle, settle, dismiss and petition for administrative hearing complaints alleging an unlawful practice; and to file actions in a court of competent jurisdiction seeking relief pursuant to this article from unlawful practices.
(b) To request answers to interrogatories; to enter and inspect, during normal business hours, a respondent's business premises; to examine and copy records; to question witnesses; and otherwise to investigate such facts, conditions, practices or matters as the director determines relevant to a complaint.
(c) To compel by a subpoena issued by the mayor the attendance of individuals at a deposition and/or the production of books, writings or other evidence. If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this article, the director may petition the district court to enforce the subpoena.
(d) To furnish technical assistance requested by persons subject to this article to further their compliance with this article or an order issued thereunder.
(e) To make studies appropriate to effectuating the purposes and policies of this article and to make the results thereof available to the public.
(f) To establish procedures to govern, expedite and effectuate the provisions of this article.
(g) To monitor the compliance of a respondent with the terms and conditions of any agreement settling a complaint and/or any order issued by the hearing board.
(h) To conduct such educational, investigatory and conciliatory activities as in the director's judgment will further the purposes of this article.
(i) To adopt, promulgate, amend and rescind rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article.
(j) To delegate such responsibilities, duties and authority as the director deems necessary to effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article.