INFORMAL RESOLUTION.
Austin City Code § 5-2-7
in effect§ 5-2-7 - INFORMAL RESOLUTION.
(A) If the investigator determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that a discriminatory practice under this chapter occurred, the director, or an investigator who has not participated in the investigation, shall attempt to resolve the matter through informal methods, including conference, conciliation, or persuasion.
(B) The information produced during an informal proceeding is confidential, unless disclosure is required by law. Information produced during an informal proceeding may not be used as evidence in a later proceeding without the written consent of all parties.
(C) An investigator shall ensure that each determination is made as promptly as possible.
(D) The charging party and respondent may agree to settle the complaint before the investigation is complete. If the director determines that the agreement does not meet the objectives of this chapter, the director may continue to investigate the complaint.
Source: Ord. No. 20211202-030, Pt. 11, 12-13-21.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5CIRI_CH5-2DIPUAC_S5-2-7INREFetched: 10/27/2026