Okla. Admin. Code § 10:15-37-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 10:15-37-2 - Investigation committee

(a) The Board may appoint an Investigation Committee to conduct investigations of allegations of violations of the Oklahoma Accountancy Act or the rules of the Oklahoma Accountancy Board.

(b) The Investigation Committee shall consist of not less than three (3) nor more than nine (9) members who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.

(1) Only individuals who are holders of permits shall be eligible to serve on the Investigation Committee.

(2) The members of the Investigation Committee shall elect one (1) of their members as Chairman who shall conduct the meetings of the Committee, administer its activities, and perform such other duties as are assigned by the Board.

(c) It shall be the duty of the Investigation Committee upon a request from the Enforcement Committee to investigate to determine whether there exists probable cause to believe that misconduct has occurred which justifies the institution of formal proceedings. The investigation shall be conducted in a timely manner.

(d) The Investigation Committee shall report to the Enforcement Committee the result of any investigation promptly upon its conclusion. Such report shall contain a summary of the evidence considered by the Committee including any material provided by the accused, the conclusions of fact and law of the Committee, and the recommendation of the Committee with respect to institution of formal proceedings.

(e) Before a final report adverse to the accused is made, the Investigation Committee may notify the accused in writing of the allegations and allow the accused not less than ten (10) calendar days to reply in writing.

(1) The accused shall not be entitled to a hearing before the Investigation Committee as a matter of right.

(2) The accused may submit written material for consideration by the Investigation Committee which shall be included in the final report to the Enforcement Committee.

Okla. Admin. Code § 10:15-37-2

Added at 10 Ok Reg 2543, eff 7-1-93; Amended at 12 Ok Reg 1963, eff 7-1-95; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1981, eff 7-1-04