(3) Filing and Receipt of Complaints:
a. Any complaint or other communication about a violation of this Bylaw, if the
complainant decides to file with the Town, shall be filed with the Town Human
Rights Director. The Town Human Rights Director shall notify the Town of
Amherst Procurement Officer, the Board of License Commissioners, Amherst
Police Chief, and the Attorney General’s Office of the complaint, as appropriate.
b. A complaint or other communication to the Human Rights Director about a
violation of this Bylaw or state or federal laws regulating the payment of
Compensation shall be deemed sufficiently filed, regardless of whether the
complaint or communication makes explicit reference to the Bylaw.
c. The Town shall keep confidential, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable
laws, the name and other identifying information of the Employee or person
reporting the violation. However, with the authorization of such person or when
otherwise required by law, the Town may disclose the Employee’s or person’s
name and identifying information as necessary to enforce this Bylaw or for other
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appropriate purposes.
(4) Additional Penalties
a. The Town may enforce this Bylaw or enjoin violations thereof through any lawful
process, and the election of a remedy by the Town shall not preclude enforcement
through other lawful means.