Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 45-3-.04 - Procedure for Complaints Alleging Violations of O.C.G.A. Secs. 44-12-261 and/or 44-12-262

(1) All complaints to be considered by the Council shall be filed in writing with the Council and shall contain the following:

(a) The name and address of the complainant(s).

(b) The sworn verification and signature of the complainant.

(c) The name and address of the party or parties against whom the complaint is made.

(d) A clear and concise statement of the facts upon which the complaint is based.

(e) A statement of each specific section of O.C.G.A. §§ 44-12-261 and /or 44-12-262 alleged to have been violated.

(f) Any further information, which might support the allegations in the complaint including, but not limited to, the following:

1. The name and address of all other persons who have firsthand knowledge of the facts alleged in the complaint;

2. Any documentary evidence that supports the facts alleged in the complaint.

(2) Upon receipt of a written complaint that the Secretary of the Council determines does not conform to the requirements of paragraph (1) of this Rule, the complaint shall be returned by mail, along with a copy of this Rule and a letter advising the complainant of the defect in the complaint and that the complaint will not be considered until it is resubmitted with all the information required by paragraph (1).

(3) Upon receipt of a written complaint that conforms to the requirements of paragraph (1) the Council shall send a copy of the complaint to the party or parties against whom the complaint is made. The Council will then allow the party or parties the opportunity to respond to the complaint within sixty (60) days in writing.

(3) Upon receipt of the complaint, the complainant will receive an acknowledgment from the Council.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 45-3-.04

O.C.G.A. §§ 50-13-3(a)(2), 44-12-264.

New Rule entitled "Procedure for Complaints Alleging Violations of O.C.G.A. §§ 44-12-261 and /or 44-12-262" adopted. F. May 18, 2012; eff. June 7, 2012.