Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-6

The Fair Housing Office, by and through the Fair Housing Officer, shall have the following functions, powers and duties: A. To establish and maintain a principal office within the City, as may be necessary. B. To function at any place within the City of Albany. C. Upon request, to obtain and utilize the services of all governmental departments and agencies. D. To formulate policies to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and to make recommendations to agencies and officers of the City of Albany in aid of such policies and purposes. E. To receive and investigate complaints alleging violations of this chapter. F. To develop human rights plans and policies for the City and to assist in their execution; to make investigations and studies appropriate to effectuate this chapter; to inform persons of the rights assured and remedies provided under this chapter; to promote goodwill; to review and approve, prior to publication, any form, brochure, application or publication issued or utilized by any City agency or department which contains a statement on nondiscriminatory housing practices to assure that such statement is in conformance with the provisions of this chapter and Article III of Chapter 48 of this Code; and to minimize or eliminate housing discrimination. G. To render each year to the Mayor and to the Common Council a written report detailing the work performed and of its recommendations regarding fair housing practices. H. To furnish any person with such technical assistance that the Fair Housing Office deems appropriate to further compliance with the purposes or provisions of this chapter. I. Such other powers and duties described hereinafter and as may be designated by the Mayor or otherwise authorized by law.