Whenever any matter is brought to the attention of a member of the commission or the executive director which appears to raise an issue of a violation of the relevant law, the executive director is authorized to conduct a preliminary inquiry on the issue of whether there are facts sufficient to support the appearance of a violation. At the conclusion of a preliminary inquiry, the executive director shall report to the commission. The commission shall thereafter determine whether further investigation is required.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 25-4119a and 46-253; implementing K.S.A. 25-4158 and 46-260; effective, E-76-52, Oct. 24, 1975; effective, E-77-20, May 1, 1976; effective Feb. 15, 1977; amended May 1, 1980; amended May 1, 1982.)