Investigations.

Tulsa Revised Ordinances tit. 12, § 604

in effect

Section 604. - Investigations. A. Upon receipt of a complaint, the Appointing Authority shall refer the matter to the appropriate Investigating Authority for prompt, confidential investigation and a report of findings of fact to the Appointing Authority. The Investigating Authority will not make recommendations to the Appointing Authority regarding sanction, disciplinary action, or removal from office. B. The Investigating Authority may recommend summary dismissal of a complaint if the alleged violation, if true, would not constitute a violation of this chapter; if the complaint does not contain reliable and credible facts, which are independently verifiable, to establish a prima facia case of a violation of this chapter; if the complaint is submitted for any retaliatory, political, or other improper purpose; or if the Ethics Advisory Committee has issued an advisory opinion determining that the conduct does not constitute a violation. C. City Officials shall not participate in investigations of their own actions, except to provide information or testimony. D. The appropriate office or agency, including but not limited to the Human Resources Department, Police Department, City Auditor's Office and/or the City Attorney's Office, may assist and participate in investigations involving City Officials. E. City Officials shall respond promptly, fully, and truthfully to inquiries made in the course of official investigations of alleged or potential violations of this chapter. F. All records generated or compiled in response to a complaint, including the initial complaint, shall be released to the public only as required by law or court order. (Ord. No. 25449, § 1, 11-6-2024)

Source: City of Tulsa, Revised Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/tulsa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT12INPO_CH6ETCO_S604INFetched: 10/28/2026