The Commission staff will review the complaint and a preliminary analysis will be done to ensure the complaint is legally sufficient. If the complaint is deemed legally sufficient, the Ethics Commission will make a probable cause determination. At this stage, if the Commission finds no probable cause, the complaint will be dismissed. If the Commission finds there is probable cause, the matter can be set for a public hearing and such proceedings must comply with the Sunshine Law.
Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the Commission shall make a finding and issue a report as to whether any provision within its jurisdiction has been violated. If the Commission declares a violation has been committed, they shall issue an order imposing the appropriate penalty, which may include fines, letters of instructions or other penalties which may be imposed by law.
Please note: The Ethics Commission does not hear complaints involving personnel disputes.
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