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Seattle Mun. Code § 14.10.140
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14.10.140 - Decision and order A. Within 30 days after conclusion of the hearing, the Hearing Examiner shall prepare a written decision and order, file it as a public record with the City Clerk, and provide a copy to each party of record and to the Department. It B. Such decision shall contain a brief summary of the evidence considered and shall contain findings of fact, conclusions of law upon which the decision is based, and an order detailing the relief deemed appropriate, together with a brief statement of the reasons therefor. C. In the event the Hearing Examiner determines that a respondent has committed an unfair contracting practice under this chapter, the Hearing Examiner may order the respondent to take such affirmative action or provide for such relief as is deemed necessary to correct the practice, effectuate the purpose of this chapter, and secure compliance therewith, including but not limited to hiring, reinstatement, lost profits, attorney's fees, admittance or restoration to membership in a trade association, admittance to participation in a training, or such other action which will effectuate the purposes of this chapter including action which could be ordered by a court, except that damages for humiliation and mental suffering shall not exceed $10,000. Lost profits shall not accrue from a date more than two years prior to the initial filing of the charge. The Hearing Examiner may also disqualify the respondent from participating in contracts with the City for a period of up to five years. D. Respondent shall comply with the provisions of any order affording relief and shall furnish proof of compliance to the Department as specified in the order. In the event respondent refuses or fails to comply with the order, the Director shall notify the City Attorney of the same and the City Attorney shall invoke the aid of the appropriate court to secure enforcement or compliance with the order. (Ord. 123899, § 15, 2012; Ord. 119601 § 14, 1999.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT14HURI_CH14.10FACOPR_14.10.140DEORFetched: 11/1/2026

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