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<br /> <br />original complaint. <br />(5) If, during the process of informal dialogue, mediation or investigation, the respondent does not respond to communication or requests for information from <br />the Investigator for a period of thirty (30) calendar days, the Director may serve written notice on the respondent that the investigation may proceed without the requested information and that a determination on the case shall be rendered upon completion of the investigation. <br />(c) Alternative dispute resolution <br />(1) During the period beginning with the filing of such complaint and ending with the rendering of a determination or a dismissal by the Director, the Director shall, to the extent feasible, engage in informal dialogue or mediation with respect to such complaint. <br />(2) The Director shall propose an initial meeting between the parties for the purpose <br />of exploring alternative dispute resolution of the complaint through voluntary informal dialogue or mediation. <br />(A) For the purposes of this section, informal dialogue shall refer to a voluntary meeting between the complainant and respondent to explore resolution that does not result in a written settlement agreement. <br />(B) For the purposes of this section, mediation shall refer to a facilitated <br />dialogue resulting in a written settlement agreement between the respondent and complainant. <br />(3) Nothing herein shall be interpreted as requiring any party to participate in informal dialogue, mediation, or any other resolution efforts. <br />(4) Materials used and communications made during informal dialogue or mediation <br />concerning a complaint of unlawful discrimination shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed to the public by the Director, the Commission, or Office of Human Rights staff unless disclosure is authorized in writing by all parties to the dispute. <br />(5) If informal dialogue is concluded, the complaint shall be considered resolved upon <br />the complainant’s written or verbal withdrawal of the complaint. <br />(6) If the mediation is concluded to the satisfaction of both parties, the complaint shall be considered resolved upon the parties’ execution of a written settlement agreement. Unless all parties agree otherwise, the execution of a written agreement <br />is solely for the purpose of settling a disputed claim and does not constitute an <br />admission by any party that the law or this ordinance has been violated. No further action on the initial complaint shall be taken by the Commission or the Office of Human Rights staff once the agreement is executed. <br />(7) If informal dialogue or mediation is not successful, the Director or designee shall <br />conduct an investigation. <br />(d) Investigation <br />(1) Upon the filing of a complaint under this section, the Director shall assign an Investigator to make an investigation of the alleged discriminatory practice for the purpose of rendering a written determination as to whether there is reasonable <br />cause to believe a violation of this ordinance occurred and the facts supporting <br />such determination.