037-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-9

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 6-9 - Review of Administrative Complaint

(a) If an administrative complaint is filed or if any information concerning a possible violation of the Act or these rules is received or obtained by the Board, an investigation may be conducted prior to the initiation of formal proceedings.

(b) One or more Board members, known as the Investigative Board Member(s) (IBM), appointed by the Chairperson of the Board will make recommendations to the Board concerning the findings of the investigation. The Chairperson of the Board may also appoint one or more past Board members or other professionals to a committee to assist the IBM(s) in the investigation of the administrative complaint. The IBM(s) appointed shall not take part in the consideration of any contested case in which they participated in the investigation of the complaint, although they may attend any disciplinary hearing.

(c) Following review and/or investigation of a complaint, the IBM(s) may bring to the Board a recommendation for any appropriate action, including but not necessarily limited to the following:

• (i) Forward the complaint filed by the complainant to the Board attorney assigned for prosecution purposes with a recommendation that formal disciplinary proceedings commence;

• (ii) Send a written letter of warning to the individual listed in the complaint;

• (iii) Accept the voluntary surrender of a certificate or license;

• (iv) Recommend terms for a conditional certificate or license; or

• (v) Dismiss the complaint.

(d) The IBM(s) shall send appropriate notice to the licensee or intern of its intent to take action as provided in these rules.

037-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-9

Amended, Eff. 1/27/2016.

Amended, Eff. 3/2/2018.