REPORTING AND INVESTIGATING CONFLICT OF INTEREST

A member of the public may report an alleged conflict of interest concerning a civil service employee subject to the code of ethics in Minnesota Statutes, section 43A.38 , to the commissioner or the employee's appointing authority. The appointing authority shall cooperate with the commissioner in investigating complaints. If the commissioner decides that a conflict of interest exists, the commissioner shall direct the appointing authority to take action in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 43A.38 , subdivision 7. The appointing authority shall report actions taken to the commissioner within ten calendar days.