N.D. Admin Code 115-02-01-01 - Definitions

1. "Complaint" means a verbal or written allegation to the commission that a lobbyist, public official, candidate for public office, political committee, or contributor has violated article XIV of the Constitution of North Dakota, North Dakota Century Code chapter 54-66, or another law or rule regarding transparency, corruption, elections, or lobbying.

2. "Complainant" means an individual who, verbally or in writing, submits a complaint to the commission and is:

a. A North Dakota resident;

b. Subject to licensing by a state agency or other public official subject to the jurisdiction of the ethics commission; or

c. A party to a quasi-judicial proceeding before a state agency or other public official subject to the jurisdiction of the ethics commission.

3. "Confidential complaint" means a complaint submitted through the confidential hotline or other methods designated by the commission as confidential.

4. "Anonymous complaint" means a complaint by a person who does not provide their name or contact information will not be considered a complainant for any purpose.

5. "Executive director" is the individual appointed by the ethics commission as the executive director and authorized to carry out the duties and functions delegated by the ethics commission in these rules.

6. "Respondent" means the individual or entity as defined by subsection 1 of North Dakota Century Code section 54-66-01 who is the subject of the complaint.

Notes

N.D. Admin Code 115-02-01-01

Effective June 17, 2020. Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2024-392, April 2024, effective 4/1/2024.