§ 2.52.040. Powers.

Within the limitations provided by law, the commission shall have the following powers:

A.

To meet from time to time as requested by the city manager, or upon the filing of a petition, and to utilize city offices and/or facilities as needed;

B.

To receive, investigate, hold hearings on and pass upon the petitions of tenants as set forth in this chapter;

C.

To make or conduct such independent hearings or investigations as may be appropriate to obtain such information as is necessary to carry out their duties;

D.

To adjust maximum rents, either upward, downward or maintain existing rents, upon completion of their hearings and investigations;

E.

To render, at least semiannually, a comprehensive written report to the council concerning their activities, rulings, actions, results of hearings and all other matters pertinent to this chapter which may be of interest to the council;

F.

To adopt, promulgate, amend and rescind administrative rules to effectuate the purposes and policies of this chapter, subject to the approval of council;

G.

To maintain and keep rent review hearing files and dockets listing the time, date and place of hearings, the parties involved, the addresses involved and the final disposition of the petition;

H.

To assess such amounts of money against the petitioners or respondents upon the conclusion of a hearing as may be reasonably necessary to compensate the city for costs in connection with the hearing.

(Ord. 1005 § 2, 1983; Ord. 921 § 3, 1980)