Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 20-315 - Complaint and investigation(a)(1) Subject to this section, the Secretary shall commence proceedings under § 20-316 of this subtitle on the Secretary's own complaint or on a complaint made to the Secretary by any person.(2) If a complaint is made by any person other than the Secretary, the complaint shall be made under oath by the person who submits the complaint.(3) A complaint shall: (ii) be signed by the complainant; and(iii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based.(b) On receipt of a complaint that alleges facts that are grounds for action under § 20-314 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall assign an employee to investigate the complaint.(c)(1) On conclusion of the investigation, the employee who conducted the investigation shall determine whether there is a reasonable basis to believe that there are grounds for disciplinary action under § 20-314 of this subtitle.(2) If the employee who conducted the investigation finds a reasonable basis as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall act on the complaint as provided under § 20-316 of this subtitle.