II. INVESTIGATION

A. An investigation shall be conducted by the Director of Human Resources (or designee) in cooperation with all appropriate parties. The Director of Human Resources or designee shall attempt to complete the investigation within (90) days of completion of the signed Confidential Discrimination Complaint Form (hereinafter referred to as "complaint").

B. The investigation shall include, but not be limited to, the following subjects:

1. Verification of the allegations;

2. Interviews of witnesses or other relevant individuals;

3. Interview of accused employees(s); and

4. Review of documentation on file in the complainant's department, and/or Human Resources Department, which might have a bearing on the complaint.

C. If during the course of the investigation, the information discloses that the Complaint is not one of discrimination within the purview of the procedure, the Discrimination Complaint Procedure will stop. The complainant will be informed and referred to another administrative procedure if appropriate.

D. If during the course of the investigation, the complainant alleges adverse actions as a result of filing the original complaint, said allegations shall be investigated and, if sustained, incorporated into the original complaint.

E. If during the course of the investigation, the complainant wishes to withdraw the complaint, a notation to that effect will be made on the Director of Human Resources' copy of the complaint. To assure that the withdrawal from the procedure is solely based upon the Complainant's volition, the investigator shall conduct a brief interview, the results of which shall be written, signed by the employee, and filed. The Director of Human Resources may proceed with the investigation as he/she so chooses.