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Unless directed by the Governorβs Office to be investigated by another agency or entity, all complaints alleging violation(s) of this policy shall be promptly investigated by the executive branch agency that employs the subject(s) of the complaint or by Department of Administrative Services under the circumstances noted in Section III of this policy. All executive branch employees must cooperate fully with any investigation. Failure to cooperate with an investigation may result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.
All complaints and investigations shall be handled in a manner that protects the privacy of those involved. Confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigatory process and information will be disclosed only to those people with a legitimate need to know about the matter. Total confidentiality, however, cannot be guaranteed because it may not be possible to conduct an effective investigation without revealing certain information to the alleged responsible party and potential witnesses.
To protect the privacy of those involved, all persons shall refrain from discussing the complaint except as necessary for the furtherance of the investigation. Persons interviewed will be directed not to discuss any aspect of the investigation with others in light of the important privacy interests of all concerned. Failure to comply with the confidentiality directive may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.