SECTION 150:15-9-5. Disciplinary action and complaint process

(a)   In order to assure the highest level of performance by certified CDBG administrators, ODOC may take disciplinary action based on activities including, but not limited to, the following:

(1)   Violation of Federal or State Statute, Regulation, or Rule, or the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program rules or program designs.

(2)   Ethical violations as set forth herein.

(3)   A certified CDBG administrator pleading guilty, nolo contendere, or being convicted of any felony.

(4)   Failure to certify or recertify.

(5)   Failure to properly supervise an interim CDBG administrator.

(b)   Grievances or requests for investigation regarding certified CDBG administrators shall be confidential and shall be forwarded in writing to the Director, Division of Community Development, of ODOC. All grievances and requests for investigation must be filed within six (6) months of the alleged activity, and all will be investigated and a report prepared on each. If the investigation warrants disciplinary action, the uniform hearing process of the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act shall be followed before such penalty may be imposed. If criminal activity is verified, the appropriate authorities will be notified.

[Source: Added at 15 Ok Reg 2937, eff 3-30-98 through 7-14-99 (emergency); Added at 16 Ok Reg 3387, eff 8-12-99; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1281, eff 9-11-16]