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A. The Director shall consult with the City Attorney regarding any case in which there is evidence that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur. The Director and the City Attorney shall determine based on the facts whether reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur.

B. The Director and the City Attorney shall make the determination under subsection A of this section not later than 100 days after the date a complaint is filed unless either:

1. It is impracticable to make the determination.

2. The Director has approved a conciliation agreement relating to the complaint.

C. If it is impracticable to make the determination within the time period provided by subsection B of this section, the Director shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing of the reasons for the delay.

D. If the Director and the City Attorney determine that reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the Director shall attempt for a period of not more than 30 days to effectuate a conciliation agreement. If no conciliation agreement has been reached after 30 days, the Director shall refer the case to the City Attorney. The City Attorney shall file a civil action in Superior Court, as provided in Section 18-11.36. (Ord. No. G-3451, § 1; Ord. No. G-3506, § 1)

State law reference—Similar provisions, A.R.S. § 41-1491.29.