Tenn. Code § 63-28-116

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069
Section 63-28-116 - Rules for complaint investigation - Disposal of complaints
(a) The committee shall promulgate rules pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, concerning the investigation of a complaint filed with the committee. The rules adopted pursuant to this section shall:
(1) Distinguish between categories of complaints;
(2) Ensure that complaints are not dismissed without appropriate consideration;
(3) Require that the board be advised of a complaint that is dismissed and that a letter be sent to the person who filed the complaint explaining the action taken on the dismissed complaint;
(4) Ensure that the person who filed the complaint has an opportunity to explain the allegations made in the complaint; and
(5) Prescribe guidelines concerning the categories of complaints that require the use of a private investigator and the procedures for the committee to obtain the services of a private investigator.
(b) The committee shall dispose of all complaints in a timely manner.

T.C.A. § 63-28-116

Acts 1999, ch. 239, § 16.