Ohio Admin. Code 742-3-30 - Agents standard of conduct
(A) All attorneys, agents and representatives
of an OP& F member shall abide by the following standards of conduct while
representing the member in any dealings with OP& F:
(1) Provide competent representation to a
member, which requires the knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation
reasonably necessary for the representation. This also includes being, or
becoming, familiar with OP& F's governing statutes, administrative rules
and procedures;
(2) Abide by
OP& F's governing provisions and procedures at all times;
(3) Conduct his or her dealings in an ethical
manner that furthers the efficient, fair and orderly conduct of the
administrative decision-making process. This includes acting with reasonable
diligence and promptness in representing a member and providing prompt and
responsive answers to requests from OP& F for any relevant information or
documentation;
(4) Be forthright
in his or her dealings with OP& F and with the member; and
(5) Otherwise act in a manner that is
consistent with OP& F's core values, which includes acting with prudence,
integrity and empathy.
(B) All attorneys, agents and representatives
of an OP& F member shall not do any of the following while representing the
member in any dealings with OP& F:
(1) In
any manner or by any means threaten, coerce, intimidate, deceive or knowlingly
mislead any member or beneficiary regarding benefits or other rights;
(2) Knowingly make or present any
misleading oral or written statements, assertions or representations about a
material fact or provision of law concerning any matter;
(3) Through his or her own actions or
omissions, unreasonably delay or cause to be delayed any benefit process;
(4) Divulge, without the member's
written consent, any information from the member's personal history record;
(5) Attempt to influence, directly
or indirectly, the outcome of a decision, determination or other administrative
action by offering a loan, gift or anything of value to a board member or
employee of OP& F; and
(6)
Engage in actions or behavior prejudicial to the fair and orderly conduct of
administrative proceedings, including, but not limited to, threatening or
intimidating language, gestures or actions.
(C) All attorneys, agents and representatives
of an OP& F member shall be required to sign a letter of engagement on a
form provided by OP& F in which they acknowledge the provisions of this
rule and agree to abide by such standards when representing an OP& F member
in any dealings with OP& F. Any attorney, agent or representative of an
OP& F member who fails to sign the letter of engagement or violates any
provision of this rule shall not be permitted to practice or represent parties
before OP& F's board of trustees.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 742.10
Rule Amplifies: 742.10, 742.41
Prior Effective Dates: 09/19/2008 (Emer.), 12/04/2008
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 742.10
Rule Amplifies: 742.41, 742.10
Prior Effective Dates: 09/19/2008 (Emer.), 12/04/2008
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