A.
The Board shall investigate and resolve any written complaints or
contests relating to voting, the validity of any ballot, candidate
certification, violations of this chapter, or other City election
matters within the authority granted to the Board by the City Charter
or Code.
B.
When reviewing a complaint, contest, or other potential violation
within its authority pursuant to this article, the Board has the power
to:
(1)
Conduct a reasonable investigation;
(2)
Conduct one or more hearings;
(3)
Adopt reasonable rules and procedures for the conduct of hearings
that are not inconsistent with this article;
(4)
Summon concerned parties and/or necessary witnesses to hearings;
(5)
Dismiss a complaint;
(6)
Conciliate a complaint;
(7)
Issue orders;
(8)
Implement enforcement actions as provided by this section; and
(9)
Extend the time for any hearing and the issuance of any finding,
opinion, and/or orders.
