53E-3-1312. Communications of commission members.
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Effective 5/6/2026
53E-3-1312. Communications of commission members.
(1)As used in this section, "third party" means a person who is not a member of the commission or staff to the commission.
(2)While a complaint is under review by the commission, a member of the commission may not initiate or consider any communications concerning the complaint with a third party unless:
(a)the communication is expressly permitted under the procedures established by this part; or
(b)the communication is made by the third party, in writing, simultaneously to:
(i)all members of the commission; and
(ii)a staff member of the commission.
(3)While the commission is reviewing a complaint under this part, a commission member may communicate outside of the meetings, hearing, or deliberations with another member of, or staff to, the commission, only if the member's communication does not materially compromise the member's responsibility to independently review and make decisions in relation to the complaint.
Enacted by Chapter 181 , 2026 General Session