Tennessee § 63-28-116 - Rules for complaint investigation — Disposal of complaints.
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§ 63-28-116. Rules for complaint investigation — Disposal of complaints.
The committee shall promulgate rules pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, concerning the investigation of a complaint filed with the committee. The rules adopted pursuant to this section shall: Distinguish between categories of complaints; Ensure that complaints are not dismissed without appropriate consideration; Require that the board be advised of a complaint that is dismissed and that a letter be sent to the person who filed the complaint explaining the action taken on the dismissed complaint; Ensure that the person who filed the complaint has an opportunity to explain the allegations made in the complaint; and Prescribe guidelines concerning the categories of complaints that require the use of a private investigator and the procedures for the committee to obtain the services of a private investigator. The committee shall dispose of all complaints in a timely manner. Acts 1999, ch. 239, § 16. Cross-References. Payment of costs of investigation and prosecution, § 63-1-144 .
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