520-RICR-00-00-3. Procedures - Complaints and Investigations (version Periodic Refile, 01/28/2002 to 05/25/2018)

Regulation 1004 - Investigation of Complaint. (a) Upon determining that the Complaint states facts sufficient to constitute a knowing and willful violation, the Commission shall have the power to investigate any and all alleged violations of the Code of Ethics. In furtherance of said investigation, the Commission shall have the power to: (1) compel the attendance of witnesses and require the production of documentary evi- dence; and (2) take oral or written evidence under oath or affirmation. Each Commissioner, the Executive Director or designee, and investigators shall have the authority and power to administer oaths and affirmations. (b) Upon receipt of a written Complaint alleging a violation of the Code of Ethics, the Commis- sion shall complete its investigation within one hundred eighty (180) days of receipt of the written Complaint, provided that the Commission may grant no more two (2) extensions of sixty (60) days each, for good cause shown.