OAR 161-006-0160
Complaints, Investigations and Audits
(1)
A notice of investigation, together with a true copy of the allegation report as submitted to the Board’s office, including all supporting documentation, shall be promptly sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the person against whom the allegation is filed. Unless otherwise specified in the notice of investigation, the Respondent must produce within thirty (30) days:(a)
True copies of records, including the workfile. No extension of time for the production of these documents will be granted; and(b)
A written response to the allegations set forth in the allegation report.(A)
A respondent may request an extension to file a response to a notice of investigation. An extension of up to thirty (30) days only will be approved, provided the extension request is submitted in writing to the Administrator within the thirty (30) day time period. Good cause must exist that shows circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the respondent preventing a response within thirty (30) days.(B)
The Administrator may grant one additional extension of no more than thirty (30) days only upon showing of good cause.(2)
The investigation may include all inquiries deemed appropriate to ensure that each case is processed in accordance with ORS Chapter 183 (Administrative Procedures Act).(3)
The Board may initiate an audit or other type of inquiry or investigation to verify an individual’s compliance with ORS Chapter 674 (Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal) and OAR chapter 161.(4)
Every licensed or certified appraiser or registered appraiser assistant must cooperate with the Board and must respond fully and truthfully to Board inquiries and comply with any requests from the Board, subject only to the exercise of any applicable right or privilege. Failure to cooperate with the Board is unethical and is grounds for discipline including revocation or suspension of a license, certificate or registration, imposition of a civil penalty, or denial of a license, certificate, or registration, or any combination thereof.(5)
At the completion of the investigation process, the Enforcement Oversight Committee shall review the allegation report and all documents related to the investigation. If the Enforcement Oversight Committee determines that an objective basis exists to believe that violations of ORS Chapter 674 (Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal) and/or OAR chapter 161 occurred, the Enforcement Oversight Committee will submit a report to the Board, and may authorize the Administrator to proceed with settlement discussions with the licensee.(6)
The EOC shall submit a report to the Board setting forth specific violations along with the facts supporting the Committee’s recommendation.
Source:
Rule 161-006-0160 — Complaints, Investigations and Audits, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=161-006-0160.