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A. Upon receipt of a verified complaint, the Clerk shall:

1. Stamp the complaint with the date and time received, number the complaint, establish a docket for further proceedings, and enter the complaint, including date and time received, on the docket.

2. Review the complaint to determine that it complies with FNSBC 6.20.010, that it alleges facts sufficient to constitute a violation, and that the board has jurisdiction over the matter.

B. If the Clerk determines that the complaint complies with FNSBC 6.20.010 and that the board has jurisdiction, the Clerk shall serve the complaint and notice on the respondent, personally, or by U.S. mail, certified return receipt requested.

C. The Clerk shall notify both the respondent and the complainant that the complaint has been accepted.

D. The notice shall specify the following:

1. The respondent must file a response to the complaint within 30 days from the date of the Clerk’s written notice;

2. The respondent may file a challenge to sufficiency of the complaint, if any, within 15 days;

3. The respondent has the right to submit affidavits or other written evidence in support of their response;

4. Failure to submit a timely response shall be deemed an admission of the allegations in the complaint;

5. The existence of the complaint shall be confidential until the board of ethics files its findings of fact and conclusions of law to the Assembly concerning the complaint;

6. The complainant and the respondent have the right to be represented at any hearing throughout these proceedings.

E. If the Clerk determines that the complaint fails to comply with FNSBC 6.20.010 or that the board does not have jurisdiction, the Clerk shall dismiss the complaint, setting forth the grounds in a written decision. The Clerk shall serve a copy of the decision on the complainant.

F. A complainant may appeal a dismissal of a complaint to the board by filing an appeal with the Clerk within 15 days after the date of the notice of dismissal. The appeal must state all facts and legal grounds for the appeal. (Ord. 2019-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2006-69 § 2, 2006. 2004 Code § 2.10.180.)