Section 3-3703. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS

 

3703.1A preliminary investigation shall entail an inquiry by the Director to determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation has occurred.

 

3703.2Preliminary investigations may be initiated by any one (1) of the following means:

 

(a)Referral by the Board of Elections;

 

(b)Complaint by any employee or resident of the District of Columbia; or

 

(c)Complaint generated by the OCF.

 

3703.3A preliminary investigation conducted by OCF shall be strictly investigatory, non-adversarial, and non-adjudicatory.

 

3703.4Within thirty (30) days of initiation of a preliminary investigation, the Director shall determine whether a full investigation is necessary.

 

3703.5Within ten (10) days after initiation of a preliminary investigation, the Director shall notify, in writing, the person (respondent) who is the subject of the preliminary investigation.

 

3703.6Notification to the respondent shall consist of the following:

 

(a)A copy of the complaint;

 

(b)Explanation of the existence of the investigation and the general nature of the alleged violation; and

 

(c)An offer to the subject affording the opportunity to respond to the allegation(s).

 

 

authority

D.C. Official Code § 1-1001.05(a)(14); in conformity with the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, enacted February 27, 2012 (D.C. Act 19-318; D.C. Official Code § 1-1161.01 et seq. (2012 Supp.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 45 DCR 3161 (May 22, 1998); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 1402 (February 8, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 11864 (August 16, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 3025 (March 13, 2015).