Sec. 15. The director has the following duties and powers:
(1) The director may investigate any written complaint against a practitioner. The director shall limit the investigation to aspects of the practitioner's activities that appear to violate this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.
(2) The director shall notify the practitioner of the:
(A) nature and ramifications of the complaint; and
(B) duty of the director to investigate and attempt to resolve the complaint through negotiation.
(3) The director may:
(A) subpoena witnesses; or
(B) send for and compel the production of books, records, papers, and documents;
in relation to an investigation under this chapter. The circuit or superior court located in the county where a subpoena is to be issued shall enforce the subpoena.
(4) If, after investigating, the director determines the complaint has merit, the director shall notify the complainant, practitioner, and the board. The director has forty-five (45) days to attempt to resolve the complaint through negotiation.
(5) If, after investigating, the director determines the complaint has no merit, the director shall notify the complainant, practitioner, and the board that the complaint has been dismissed.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-12-15.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.84-2012, SEC.37.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 11. Library Certification Board
36-12-11-1. Application of Chapter
36-12-11-5. Powers and Duties of Board
36-12-11-6. Certification Requirements
36-12-11-7. Public Library Service; Application for Certification
36-12-11-8. Private or School Library Service; Application for Certification
36-12-11-9. Reciprocity With Other States
36-12-11-10. Library Certification Account
36-12-11-14. Complaints; Form; Filing
36-12-11-15. Director; Duties and Powers; Complaints
36-12-11-16. Complaints; Resolution; Dismissal; Board Determination
36-12-11-20. Attorney General; Investigation and Prosecution
36-12-11-21. Disciplinary Proceedings; Ultimate Authority
36-12-11-22. Confidentiality of Complaint; Disclosure of Information
36-12-11-23. Disciplinary Actions; Conditions
36-12-11-24. Physical and Mental Examination
36-12-11-25. Failure to Comply With Order to Submit to Physical or Mental Examination; Suspension
36-12-11-27. Suspension of Certificate; Renewal
36-12-11-28. Reinstatement of Certificate
36-12-11-29. Consistency in Application of Sanctions; Reliance on Precedent