Ariz. Admin. Code § 2-12-806

Current through Register Vol. 31, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section R2-12-806 - Complaints

A. Any person may file a complaint with the Office of the Secretary of State regarding a PEO. The Secretary of State shall receive any complaints and shall investigate and determine whether action is necessary involving allegations of any misconduct as provided in A.R.S. § 23-575 and these rules.

1. A complaint must be in writing;

2. The complainant shall be clearly identified. If an entity files a complaint an individual shall be identified in the complaint that will serve as a contact person while the investigation of the complaint is conducted;

3. The name of the PEO who has allegedly committed the misconduct must be clearly identified;

4. The nature of the misconduct and the circumstances surrounding the alleged misconduct shall be clearly identified; and

5. Documentation, if any, supporting the allegations shall accompany the complaint.

B. Upon receipt of the complaint the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of the complaint to the PEO in question and request a written response.

C. If a PEO fails to respond within 30 days to a request for information during an investigation the Secretary of State may take action pursuant to A.R.S. § 23-575(E).

Ariz. Admin. Code § R2-12-806

New Section made by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 4501, effective January 29, 2008 (Supp. 07-4).