§ 32-14. Time limits on complaints.

A. 

Except as provided in Subsection B of this section, no allegation in a complaint of a violation of the Code of Ethics shall be ruled upon by the Board of Ethics if six months or more has passed between the time of the alleged violation and the filing of the complaint. In the event that multiple violations have been alleged, only those violations alleged in the complaint which have occurred within six months of the filing of the complaint to the Board of Ethics may be the subject of a hearing.

B. 

In the event that a violation or evidence of a violation of this Code of Ethics has been actively concealed, such action shall have the effect of tolling the period of limitation during said period of concealment until such alleged violation is discovered.

C. 

If an Officer or Employee under investigation leaves office or employment, the Board of Ethics, by a majority vote, shall have the power to continue the investigation.

Amended 9-24-2019