§ 105-8.170-6 Acceptance of complaint.

(a) The Official shall accept a complete complaint that is filed in accordance with § 105-8.170-4 and over which the agency has jurisdiction. The Official shall notify the complainant and the respondent of receipt and acceptance of the complaint. (b) If the Official receives a complaint that is not complete, he or she shall notify the complainant within 30 days of receipt of the incomplete complaint that additional information is needed. If the complainant fails to complete the complaint within 30 days of receipt of this notice, the Official shall dismiss the complaint without prejudice. (c) The Official may reject a complaint, or a position thereof, for any of the following reasons: (1) It was not filed timely and the extension of the 180-day period as provided in § 105-8.170-4(c) is denied; (2) It consists of an allegation identical to an allegation contained in a previous complaint filed on behalf of the same complainant(s) which is pending in the agency or which has been resolved or decided by the agency; or (3) It is not within the purview of this part. (d) If the Official receives a complaint over which the agency does not have jurisdiction, the Official shall promptly notify the complainant and shall make reasonable efforts to refer the complaint to the appropriate Government entity.