Section 1-7 - Investigations and Board Action (a) Upon completion of the investigation, the Executive Director shall: - (i) Dismiss the complaint if no evidence of violation of the Act or Board rules is found; or
- (ii) Prepare an investigative report which shall include:
- (A) The findings of the investigation;
- (B) A list of statutes and/or Board rules violated; and
- (C) Any relevant additional information.
(b) The Executive Director shall forward the report and recommendations to the Prosecuting Attorney for review.
(c) Following consultation with the Prosecuting Attorney, the Executive Director shall: - (i) Send the notice required by Section 6;
- (ii) Prepare and file a formal petition and notice of hearing setting the matter for a contested case hearing before the Board;
- (iii) Recommend the Board accept an offer of conditional terms for settlement; or
- (iv) Recommend the Board dismiss the complaint.
(d) The Board may resolve a complaint at any time prior to a contested case hearing by: - (i) Accepting voluntary surrender of a license;
- (ii) Accepting conditional terms for settlement; or
- (iii) Dismissing the complaint.
Amended, Eff. 12/19/2018.