§ 3.5-11. Policy.

(a)

It is hereby declared that the policy of the County is to adhere to and comply with all laws prohibiting discriminatory policies and practices based on color, race, creed, or national origin, in relation to both the private and public use of housing and property ownership in the County. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the County to comply with all provisions of the law dealing with open housing and discrimination in any manner relating thereto.

(b)

It is further resolved that the County will utilize its efforts and energies to end any discrimination by conciliation. It is further declared that efforts on the part of the County to resolve discriminatory practices shall not in any way alter, affect or prejudice the parties' legal right to resolve such differences.

(c)

It is further resolved and declared that the County Judge and County Attorney establish a procedure through which grievances may be presented, investigated and resolved where possible by conciliation.

(Res. No. 89-7, Arts. 1—3, 4-13-89; Res. No. 92-7, Arts. 1—3, 7-16-92; Res. No. 99-14, §§ 1, 2, 8-12-99)