(A) (1) Whenever a violation of this chapter of the code occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person or agent/board member or clerk of a participating town, may file a written complaint. Such complaint stating fully the causes and basis thereof shall be filed with the Executive Director.
(2) The Executive Director shall properly record such complaint and immediately investigate.
(B) If acts elicited by such investigation are sufficient to establish a reasonable belief that a violation has occurred on the part of the party investigated, the Executive Director shall file with the Plan Commission attorney, or the Ripley County Attorney a complaint against such person requesting action thereon for complaints filed in the unincorporated areas of Ripley County. Where such violation may be located within the incorporated boundaries of a participating town, the Executive Director shall file his/her official findings with the Clerk/Treasurer of a participating town, for enforcement by the participating town and/or its attorney. (See § 156.999 for violations and penalties).
(Ord. passed - -2006, § 80.47; Ord. 2020-2, passed 3-9-2020)