A.__Requests for advisory opinions and advisory opinions must be in writing.

B.__At the request of a Legislator, the commission's deliberations and actions may be held in executive session and may not be open to the public.

C.__It is prima facie evidence of intent to comply with this subchapter when a person refers a matter to the commission and abides by the commission's advisory opinion.

D.__The commission may authorize the executive director of the commission, in consultation with the Attorney General, to act in its stead in instances where delay is of substantial inconvenience or detriment to the requesting party.__At the earliest opportunity thereafter, the commission shall consider the advice given by the executive director and ratify that advice, as appropriate.

E.__A member or an employee of the commission may not make public the identity of the individual requesting an advisory opinion or of individuals or organizations mentioned in the opinion.

F.__A copy of the advisory opinion must be sent to the Legislator concerned.__A copy also must be sent to the presiding officer of the body of which the Legislator is a member.

§1014-C.__Complaints

Complaints under this subchapter are subject to the following provisions.

1.__Request for investigation by individuals. Any person, organization or governmental body may submit a written complaint under oath to the commission that states the name of any person alleged to have committed a violation of this subchapter and the manner in which that violation has occurred.

A.__If the commission determines that the complaint alleges facts sufficient to constitute a violation of this subchapter, it may investigate the alleged violation.

B.__If the commission determines that the complaint does not allege facts sufficient to constitute a violation of this