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. .? ??..w Ordinance 96- Page 13 1901.27 Hearing DecisioY s Where hearings have been held before the Board, only those members of the Board who have attended a11 hearings on the complaint shall participate in the determination of the complaint. Within fifteen (15) days of the close of the hearing, the decision shall be rendered, in the form of a written order which shall include findings of fact, a statement of whether the respondent has violated Section 1901.07, and such remedial actions as the Board may order pursuant to Section 1901.31. The order shall be served upon the parties by certified mail within (15) days of the date of the decision. The order sha11 be available for public inspection, and a copy shall be provided to any person upon request and payment of reproduction costs. 1901.29 Hearing Officer The Fair Housing Review Board, in lieu of conducting a hearing upon complaint, may appoint a hearing officer for the purpose of conducting hearings and reporting the findings thereof of the Board. In conducting such hearings, the hearing officer shall be delegated a11 powers conferred upon the Board pursuant to this Chapter as to subpoenaing witnesses, compelling their attendance, administering oaths, taking sworn testimony, and requiring the production for examination of any documents relating to any matter under investigation or question before the Board. If the Board appoints such a hearing officer, there is no longer a requirement pursuant to Section 1901.25 that no fewer than three (3) of the same members of the Board be present at all times during the hearing. Notice of hearing and the procedures therefor shall be in accordance with Section 1901.25 of this Chapter. After the conclusion of any hearing, the hearing officer shall report these findings to the Board within seven (7) days. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the findings of the hearing officer, the Board sha11 render its decision in accordance with Section 1901.27 of this Chapter. 1901.31 Remedial Actions (A) If the Board finds that the respondent has not violated Section 1901.07, its order under Section 1901.27 sha11 dismiss the complaint; (B) If the Board fmds that the respondent has violated Section 1901.07, its order under Section 1901.27 shall provide for the taking of such remedial action(s) as it deems appropriate, which may include, but need not be limited to: (1) Directing the respondent to cease and desist from violations of Section 1901.07 and to take such affirmative steps as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Chapter; (2) Initiating, at the Board's expense, an appropriate court action for the enforcement of Section 1901.07, and for such other or further relief as the court may deem appropriate, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and/or