Georgia § 45-10-91 - Method of addressing improper conduct.
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§ 45-10-91. Method of addressing improper conduct.
Any person may file a complaint with the clerical officer of the appropriate chamber alleging improper conduct involving a member of the General Assembly. Any employee may file a complaint with the clerical officer of the appropriate chamber alleging sexual harassment by a member of the General Assembly. The clerical officer shall designate the place where such complaints may be filed, provide instruction necessary to properly submit a complaint, and prescribe forms for such complainants. Complaints shall be submitted in writing and verified under oath to the best information, knowledge, and belief of such person. The complaint shall include a statement by the complainant as to whether or not in filing the complaint he or she is acting as an agent, paid or otherwise, for any other person. Any person who knowingly provides false information in executing a complaint under this Code section commits the offense of false swearing within the meaning of Code Section 16-10-71. The clerical officer shall forward, within one business day of receipt, the original complaint and all materials appended to such complaint in a confidential report to the presiding officer of the appropriate chamber and to the chairperson of the House Committee on Ethics or the chairperson of the Senate Ethics Committee, as appropriate. (Code 1981, § 45-10-91 , enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 1173, § 29/SB 17; Ga. L. 2013, p. 540, § 8/HB 142.) Law reviews. - For article on the 2013 amendment of this Code section, see 30 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 129 (2013).
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