? A8A-4. Investigation of alleged violations; advisory opinions.
Complaints. Upon receipt of a sworn complaint of a person alleging a violation of this article, or upon the Board of Ethics determining on its own initiative that a violation of this article may exist, if the complaint is against an elected County official, or a member of the Board of Ethics, it shall be referred to outside, Independent Counsel for investigation and determination, all other complaints shall be referred to the Board of Ethics and the Board of Ethics shall have the power and duty to undertake an investigation to determine whether a violation has occurred by and/or against a non-elected County official or employee of the County. Independent Counsel shall be bound by the same time frames provided below for the Board of Ethics.
A. In the event a proceeding is commenced by sworn complaint, the Board shall, within 60 business days, review the allegations and supporting documentation and determine whether or not a violation of this article has been alleged and/or if the complaint falls within the prohibitions of this article. The 60 business days may be extended by agreement between the Board of Ethics and the complainant. To the extent circumstances require an expedited review of a complaint, the Board shall endeavor to provide its initial determination to the complainant within a reasonable, expedited time frame. The Board shall render its initial determination by majority vote. In the event the Board determines that the complaint does not allege a violation of this article, the complaint shall be dismissed and simple notice of the complaint and of its dismissal, without further detail, shall be mailed to the complainant. The complaint and the determination shall be sealed and not available to any person not a member of the Board of Ethics. The complaint and Ethics Board determination is confidential and shall not be shared by the complainant with any person not a member of the Board ...
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