LAC 46:XL.705. Special Investigating Entity

A. For all complaints filed pursuant to §703.A, the board shall appoint a committee, board member, employee, or other qualified licensee to verify whether the allegations listed in the complaint may indicate violations of these rules, the standards of practice, Code of Ethics or the law. This committee, board member, employee or licensee shall be referred to as the "special investigating entity." The chairman may appoint a special investigating entity at any time to commence review of a complaint. This appointment shall be ratified by the board in executive session at its next meeting.