1.70.090 Complaint disposition.
(a) After the Board considers all of the evidence presented at the hearing, it shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law based on the record made at the hearing. A decision shall ordinarily be rendered within 60 days of the hearing.
(b) If the Board determines that the respondent has not violated the Code of Ethics, the Board shall:
(1) Dismiss the complaint in a signed order; and
(2) Promptly send a copy of the order to the complainant and the respondent.
(c) If the Board determines that the respondent has violated these regulations, the Board may:
(1) Issue an order of compliance directing the respondent to cease and desist from the violation;
(2) Issue a reprimand; or
(3) Recommend to the appropriate authority other appropriate discipline of the respondent, including censure or removal if that discipline is authorized by the WSSC Personnel Policy and Benefits Programs Manual or other WSSC regulations or procedures.
(d) With respect to disciplinary action recommended under subsection (c)(3) of this section, the Board is not empowered to take direct administrative action, but an opinion of the Board may be utilized as the basis for an administrative action by the Commission or by the appropriate level of WSSC management.
(e) If the respondent is a regulated lobbyist, for each report required under Article VI of this chapter that is filed late the respondent shall pay a fee of $25.00 to WSSC for each late day, not to exceed a total of $1,000. (Res. 2007-1779; Res. 2003-1669 § 1(2-5))