1. (1) The EEO officer, ADA coordinator, or another representative chosen by management shall begin an investigation upon receiving a complaint.

2. (2) Before the investigation begins, the appropriate manager shall separately explain the following to the complainant and accused:

   1. (a) the investigation process and anticipated timelines; and
   2. (b) what retaliation is and that it is illegal.

3. (3) Agency managers shall provide:

   1. (a) periodic updates to the complainant and the accused; and
   2. (b) documentation of their initial meeting and all subsequent follow-up action to the investigator.

4. (4) The investigator shall:

   1. (a) gather evidence to determine a "cause" or "no-cause" finding;
   2. (b) coordinate with the agency's legal counsel before conducting interviews and throughout the investigation; and
   3. (c) provide periodic updates to the agency's human resource manager.

Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA

History: NEW, 2011 MAR p. 1672, Eff. 8/26/11; AMD, 2016 MAR p. 1838, Eff. 10/15/16.