§ 11-71. Expedited procedures.

(a)

The following procedures supplement those procedures provided for in Section 11-70. These procedures apply if a complaint is filed within thirty (30) calendar days before the applicable Election.

(b)

Complaints should be evaluated as expeditiously as possible. As determined by the Chair, the Respondent will have between one (1) and five (5) business days to respond in writing to a complaint's allegations.

(c)

At the Chair's discretion, the Chair may either call an expedited hearing to be convened as soon as practicable, providing no less than three (3) business days' notice, or may convene a hearing of the Committee as soon as practicable, providing notice to both the Complainant and Respondent, to decide whether a violation has occurred based upon only the complaint and response, if any.

(d)

Any decision by the Committee must be made immediately after the hearing concludes or as soon thereafter as practicable.

(Ord. No. 2019-09 , § 1, 2-26-19)