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Utah Code Title 63A. Utah Government Operations Code § 63A-15-601. Review of ethics complaint for compliance with form requirements--Independent requirements for complaint--Notice

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Within 10 business days after receipt of a complaint, the staff of the commission, in consultation with the chair of the commission, shall examine the complaint to determine if it is in compliance with Sections 63A-15-301 and 63A-15-501.

(2)(a) If the chair determines that the complaint does not comply with Sections 63A-15-301 and 63A-15-501, the chair shall:

(i) return the complaint to the first complainant named on the complaint with:

(A) a statement detailing the reason for the non-compliance; and

(B) a copy of the applicable provisions in this chapter; and

(ii) notify the applicable political subdivision governing body that:

(A) a complaint was filed against an unidentified political subdivision officer or employee but was returned for non-compliance with this chapter; and

(B) the fact that a complaint was filed and returned shall be kept confidential until the commission submits its annual summary data report as required by Section 63A-15-202.

(b) If a complaint is returned for non-compliance with the requirements of this chapter, a complainant may file another complaint if the new complaint independently meets the requirements of Sections 63A-15-301 and 63A-15-501, including any requirements for timely filing.

(3) If the chair determines that the complaint complies with the requirements of this section, the chair shall:

(a) accept the complaint;

(b) notify each member of the commission that the complaint has been filed and accepted;

(c) notify the applicable political subdivision that:

(i) a complaint has been filed against an unidentified political subdivision officer or employee;

(ii) the identity of the political subdivision officer or employee and the allegations raised in the complaint are confidential pending the commission's preliminary review of the complaint; and

(iii) the fact that a complaint was filed shall be kept confidential until the commission publicly discloses the existence of the complaint via:

(A) notice of the commission's review of a complaint in accordance with Section 63A-15-701; or

(B) submission of the commission's annual summary data report as required in Section 63A-15-202; and

(d) promptly forward the complaint to the political subdivision officer or employee who is the subject of the ethics complaint via personal delivery or a delivery method that provides verification of receipt, together with a copy of this chapter and notice of the officer's or employee's deadline for filing a response to the complaint if the complaint is not dismissed under Section 63A-15-602.

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