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Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. XI, ch. 408, pt. 3
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Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 408.301 Responsibility for administration.

Sec. 408.301. - Responsibility for administration. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, designates the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission (JHRC) as being authorized to administer the provisions of this Chapter. The Commission may adopt procedural rules for the implementation of this Chapter, subject to the Council's review and approval and may delegate such authority as is necessary for fill implementation of this Chapter to the Executive Director. As used herein, the term "designee" shall mean the Executive Director. (Ord. 96-1089-659, § 1; Ord. No. 2004-699-E, § 20)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 408.302 Complaints.

Sec. 408.302. - Complaints. The Commission, or its designee, shall receive, investigate, seek to conciliate, and act on complaints alleging violations of this Part. (Ord. 96-1089-659, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 408.303 Cooperation with other entities.

Sec. 408.303. - Cooperation with other entities. The commission; or its designee, shall cooperate with and, as appropriate, may provide technical and other assistance to federal, State, local, and other public or private entities that are formulating or operating programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices. (Ord. 96-1089-659, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 408.304 Subpoenas; discovery.

Sec. 408.304. - Subpoenas; discovery. The Commission, or its designee, may issue subpoenas and order discovery as provided by this Part in aid of investigations and hearings as required. Such subpoenas and discovery may be ordered to the same extent and subject to the same limitations as subpoenas and discovery in civil action under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. (Ord. 96-1089-659, § 1)
Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITXIEQOP_CH408FAHO_PT3ADFetched: 10/27/2026

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