FAIR AND OPEN HOUSING

            WHEREAS, the County of Jefferson recognizes its responsibilities under Section 106.50, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and endorses the concepts of fair and open housing for all persons and prohibition of discrimination therein;

            THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THAT:

            1)  The County of Jefferson hereby adopts Section 106.50, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and all subsequent amendments thereto.

            2)  The officials and employees of the County of Jefferson shall assist in the orderly prevention and removal of all discrimination in housing within the County of Jefferson by implementing the authority and enforcement procedures set forth in Section 106.50, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended.

            3)  The County Clerk shall maintain forms for complaints to be filed under Section 106.50, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and shall assist any person alleging a violation thereof in the County of Jefferson to file a complaint thereunder with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division, for enforcement of Section 106.50, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended.

            This ordinance shall be effective after passage and publication as provided by law.

            Adopted by the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors this 21st day of April 2009.