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Chapter 3.10, Page 36 3.10 EQUAL RIGHTS OF ALL PERSONS TO FAIR HOUSING THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. PURPOSE The Douglas County Board of Supervisors 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, and hereby adopts Section 106.50, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and all subsequent amendments thereto. SECTION II. AUTHORITY AND ENFORCEMENT The officials and employees of Douglas County shall assist in the orderly prevention and removal of all discrimination in housing within Douglas County by implementing the authority and enforcement procedures set forth in Section 106.50, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended. SECTION III. PROCEDURE 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 Douglas County to file a complaint thereunder with the Wisconsin Department of Work Force Development, Equal Rights Division, for enforcement of Section 106.50, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended. SECTION IV EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and publication as required by law. Dated this 15th day of August, 2002.