(A) Subject to direction by the Clerk/Treasurer, the department head, or other person identified in § 32.20 (D), is responsible for the initial review and subsequent investigation of a misconduct complaint. The Clerk/Treasurer may assign the investigation to such other person as the Clerk/Treasurer deems appropriate under the circumstances.
(B) If, during the course of the misconduct investigation, a possible criminal violation is noted, a copy of the misconduct complaint and all relevant information gathered to that point shall be forwarded to the police department for appropriate action. Referral of the complaint for prosecution by criminal authorities does not preclude the furtherance of disciplinary sanctions imposed under this code of conduct.
(C) Any person who is subject to a misconduct investigation shall be afforded all rights and protections provided by law, labor agreement, and department/city policies.
(Ord. 09-02, passed 5-12-09)