Sec. 406.407. - Conciliation.

The following procedures shall apply: (a) It is the policy of the Director and the Commission to encourage conciliation or settlement of charges. If possible, a written settlement agreement resolving the dispute between the complainant and the respondent shall be executed prior to determination and any time until final hearing by the Commission, the Director will work with the parties in an attempt to conciliate the charge. (b) A conciliation agreement arising out of such conciliation shall be an agreement between the respondent and the complainant and shall be subject to approval by the Director. (c) Whenever the Director has reasonable cause to believe that a party has breached a conciliation agreement, the Director shall refer the matter to the General Counsel with a recommendation that a civil action be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction for enforcement of such agreement. (d) Nothing said or done in the course of attempting conciliation under this Chapter may be used as evidence in any subsequent proceeding under this Chapter or otherwise without the written consent of the parties to the underlying charge of unlawful conduct. (Ord. 2004-699-E, § 15)