A. The City Attorney may conduct inquiries or investigate complaints of violations of this Chapter. The City Attorney may seek judicial or injunctive relief in the courts to enjoin violations of or to compel compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.

B. A City official, employee or person who is subject to the provisions of this Chapter may request a formal written opinion from the City Attorney and may reasonably rely on such advice in order to comply with the requirements of this Chapter. Before such opinion is rendered, such official or employee shall fully cooperate with the City Attorney in disclosing facts and information in order to prepare the formal opinion.

C. Any person may file a complaint with the City Clerk alleging a violation of this Chapter.

D. The City Attorney may put persons on notice of a potential violation of this Chapter, whether or not a complaint is filed with the City Clerk.

E. Any resident of the City may bring a private action for injunctive relief and penalties to prevent or remedy a violation of this Chapter. No action may be brought under this Section unless and until the prospective plaintiff has given the City and the prospective defendant at least 30 days written notice of the alleged violation and the City has failed to initiate proceedings under this Chapter within that period, or after initiation, has failed to diligently prosecute. In any action prosecuted under this subdivision a prevailing plaintiff may recover reasonable attorneys’ fees. (Ord. 7629-NS § 3 (part), 2018: Ord. 7476-NS § 1 (part), 2016)