A. All proceedings in respect of a complaint filed under FNSBC 6.20.010 are confidential and may not be disclosed to any person except as required for the proper processing and handling of the complaint.

B. It is not a violation of this section for a person to contact or retain an attorney or to participate in a criminal investigation.

C. All proceedings and records shall remain confidential unless the respondent requests a public hearing or until the board of ethics files with the Assembly its findings of fact and conclusions of law concerning the complaint. (Ord. 2006-69 § 2, 2006. 2004 Code § 2.10.170.)