A. Complaints; Inquiries: Complaints must be filed confidentially. A complaint may only be considered for matters occurring within the last twelve (12) months and shall be filed with the appropriate authority as designated below:
1. Covered Persons Subject To The Commission's Jurisdiction: Any person may file a written complaint or an inquiry for consideration with the Commission through the City Attorney regarding a covered person subject to the Commission's jurisdiction.
2. Covered Persons Subject To Human Resources' Jurisdiction: Any person may file a written complaint with the City's Human Resources Department or the Colorado Springs Utilities' Human Resources Department regarding a matter involving a covered person not subject to the Commission's jurisdiction.
B. Requirements For Complaints/Inquiries For Consideration:
1. A complaint shall set forth the following to the best of the complainant's ability:
a. The name of the individual, either personally or on behalf of an organization, submitting the complaint, best available contact information including mailing address, telephone number, and electronic mail address. A complaint submitted anonymously may be dismissed by the Commission.
b. The identity of the person(s) alleged to have committed a violation of the Code of Ethics.
c. A full description of the facts known to the person filing the complaint which are alleged to constitute a violation of the Code of Ethics.
d. The identities and contact information (if known) of other persons who have knowledge of such facts.
e. A signature of the person submitting the complaint with a verification stating the following:
"The undersigned hereby certifies or affirms that the information contained within this complaint is true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I have not filed this complaint for the purpose of harassment or to falsely disparage the individual(s) claimed to have committed violations of the Code of Ethics."
2. An inquiry for consideration shall set forth the following:
a. The name of the individual, either personally or on behalf of an organization making the inquiry for consideration, best available contact information including mailing address, telephone number, and electronic mail address. An inquiry for consideration may not be anonymously submitted.
b. The identity of the covered person subject to the Commission's jurisdiction and his or her title or position.
c. A full description of the facts known to the person filing the inquiry for consideration. (Ord. 11-18; Ord. 16-122)