22 Va. Admin. Code § 25-10-90

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024

Section 22VAC25-10-90 - Dismissal; procedure and authority

A. When the director determines that the complaint is not timely filed, or fails to state a claim under the Act, the director shall dismiss the complaint.

B. When the director determines after investigation that there is not reasonable cause to believe that the Act has been violated, the director shall dismiss the complaint. If the complainant disagrees with the director's decision, the council can be petitioned within 10 working days for a review of the decision.

C. Upon petition for review, the council shall establish a panel of three members to hear such petitions. If it is determined within 30 working days after the petition for review of a dismissal of a complaint that there is not reasonable cause to believe the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice, the council shall issue an order dismissing the complaint and furnish a copy of the order to all parties.

22 Va. Admin. Code § 25-10-90

Derived from VR402-01-02 § 9, eff. July 4, 1990.

Statutory Authority

§ 2.2-2634 of the Code of Virginia.