Code of Massachusetts Regulations
970 CMR - OFFICE OF CAMPAIGN AND POLITICAL FINANCE
Title 970 CMR 3.00 - Rules of procedure
Section 3.04 - Reviews and Investigations

Universal Citation: 970 MA Code of Regs 970.3

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Initiation of Reviews and Investigations.

(a) The Director may initiate reviews or investigations of any and all matters relative to all reports and actions required to be filed and taken by candidates, treasurers, political committees and any other person pursuant to M.G.L. c. 55 and any other laws of the commonwealth pertaining to campaign contributions and expenditures.

(b) The initiation of any particular investigation or review shall be within the discretion of the Director or any employee or agent to whom he delegates that discretion.

(2) Conduct of Reviews and Investigations.

(a) In conducting a review or investigation, the Director or his employees or agents may interview persons, examine or audit books, records, files, documents or other materials, issue summonses in accordance with 970 CMR 3.05, or take any other action necessary which is permitted by law;

(b) Interviews:
1. Interviews may be conducted with any individual(s) whom it is determined may have information relevant to any matter under review or investigation;

2. A request by a person to have counsel present at an interview shall be honored;

3. Interviews may be taken under oath or affirmation and may be recorded by hand, sound recording or a stenographer.

(c) The scope, duration, conduct and disposition of any investigation or review shall be within the discretion of the Director or any employee or agent to whom he may delegate that discretion.

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