1. (a) Appointment; officers. The investigation committee, appointed by the Chair, shall investigate such cases referred to it. The investigation committee shall consist of, including but not limited to, the Secretary-Treasurer, the Executive Director, and any other Board members appointed by the Chair. The committee shall be appointed for terms as designated by the Chair. At least a majority of the members of the committee shall be licensed and in good standing with the Board.
2. (b) Duties.
3. (1) It shall be the duty of the investigation committee to investigate to determine whether there exists probable cause to believe a violation has occurred as to justify formal or civil proceedings. The investigation shall be conducted with reasonable dispatch. The committee may or may not, in its sole discretion, afford the accused party involved an opportunity to be heard in the course of preliminary investigation.
4. (2) Before a report adverse to the accused party is made, the investigation committee may or may not, in its sole discretion, notify him/her or it in writing of the complaint and allow not less than ten (10) days to reply in writing. At this level of the proceedings, the accused party shall not be entitled to a hearing before the investigation committee as a matter of right, but may submit, in writing, a response for consideration by the investigation committee.
5. (c) Actions. Based upon the information and inquiries made during the course of the investigation, the Investigation Committee shall proceed to one of the following courses:
6. (1) Terminate the investigation when it appears no violation has occurred or there is insufficient evidence to support any violation; or
7. (2) Attempt informal resolution of the matter; or
8. (3) Attempt formal resolution; or
9. (4) Refer directly to Board.

Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1333, eff 5-27-99

Amended at 24 Ok Reg 815, eff 5-11-07

Amended at 29 Ok Reg 921, eff 7-1-12

Amended at 39 Ok Reg 817, eff 9-15-22

Amended at 42 Ok Reg, Number 21, effective 8-1-25