Legal Documents of White Pine

Any person who claims to have been injured by an act made unlawful by this chapter, or who claims that he will injured by such an act, may file a complaint with the mayor of the city. A complaint shall be filed within 180 days after the alleged unlawful act occurred. Complaints shall be in writing and shall contain such information and be in such form as required by the board of mayor and aldermen. Upon receipt of a complaint, the board or its substitute shall promptly investigate it and shall complete its investigation within fifteen (15) days. If a majority of the board or its substitute finds reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred, or if a person charged with violation of this chapter refuses to furnish information to said board or its substitute, the board or its substitute may request the city attorney to prosecute an action in the city court against the person charged in the complaint. Such request shall be in writing.

Upon receiving such written request and with the assistance of the aggrieved person and said board or its substitute, within fifteen (15) days after receiving such request the city attorney shall be prepared to prosecute an action in the city court, provided a warrant is sworn out by the aggrieved person and served upon the person or persons charged with the offense. (1978 Code, § 4-606)