Section 25.2. Initiation of proceedings

(a) The Commission may initiate proceedings to determine whether there has been a wrongful use of the act through the filing of a notification by a public official/public employe as provided for in section 8(1) of the act (65 P. S. § 408(1)), which notification shall contain the following:

(1) A reference identifying the complaint/investigation involved.

(2) A detailed explanation as to the reasons, information, facts or evidence establishing the elements of wrongful use of act as outlined in § 25.1 (relating to wrongful use of the act).

(3) If applicable, identification of the person publicly disclosing the existence of Commission proceedings and the specific nature of the disclosure.

(4) Additional information necessary to the resolution of the matter.

(b) Failure to provide information as outlined in this section will be cause for dismissal of the notification.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 51 Pa. Code § 25.3 (relating to disposition).