Md. Code Regs. 14.02.03.01 - Filing a Complaint,

A. A custodian may file a complaint with the Board within 30 days after receiving a Final Determination from the Ombudsman that a dispute has not been resolved.

B. The complaint shall:

(1) Pertain only to the dispute described in the Final Determination;

(2) Be submitted in writing; and

(3) Be signed by the custodian.

C. The substance of the complaint shall, at minimum:

(1) Identify the applicant that is the subject of the complaint;

(2) Describe the action of the applicant, the date of the action, and the circumstance of the action, including:

(a) The number and scope of the applicant's past requests, if any;

(b) Die custodian's responses to past requests, if any; and

(c) Efforts to cooperate with the applicant; and

(3) Explain why, in the custodian's opinion, the applicant's request or pattern of requests is frivolous, vexatious, or in badfaith.

D. A complaint may be filed by email or regular mail.

Notes

Md. Code Regs. 14.02.03.01

Regulation .01 adopted effective 49:12 Md. R.641, eff. 6/13/2022