(A) Any person who believes that a violation of any portion of this article has occurred may file a
complaint with the Village Clerk. Any such complaint shall be based on personal knowledge and shall include a statement of facts and circumstances sufficient to inform the covered individual of the nature of the alleged violation. Each complaint shall be in writing, signed by the person alleging the violation and shall contain the following certification:
The undersigned, ________________, hereby certify and affirm that I have read the complaint, have knowledge of the contents thereof, and the statements set forth therein are true and correct in substance and in fact, to the best of my knowledge.
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(Signature of person filing complaint)
(B) No person shall intentionally make a false statement in a complaint filed pursuant to this article.
(C) Within two business days of receiving a complaint, the Village Clerk shall forward a copy to the Village Manager and to the person alleged to be in violation of this code of ethics.
(Ord. 2018-04-17, passed 4-16-2018)