Process B/Civil Rights as described in this Section XIII. 2. If a formal Complaint is received, the TIXC assesses its sufficiency and works with the Complainant to make sure it is correctly completed. The TIXC/Civil Rights Investigator works with the Complainant to determine whether the Complainant prefers a supportive/remedial response, an informal resolution option, or a formal investigation process. 3. If notice is given, the TIXC seeks to determine if the person affected wishes to make a formal Complaint, and will assist them to do so, if desired. If they do not wish to do so, the TIXC determines whether to initiate a Complaint due to a compelling threat to the health and/or safety of any member of the College community. B. Respondent Written Notice The TIXC will provide written notice of the investigation and allegations to the Respondent upon commencement of the formal investigation process. This facilitates the Respondent’s ability to prepare for the interview and, should they choose to, identify an Advisor to accompany them. The Complainant will be informed in advance of when the notice will be delivered to the Respondent. Amendments and updates to the notice may be made as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available regarding the addition or dismissal of various charges. Notice will be made in writing and may be delivered by one or more of the following methods: in person, mailed to the local or permanent address(es) of the parties as indicated in official College records, or emailed to the parties’ College-issued email or designated accounts. Once mailed, emailed, and/or received in-person, notice will be presumptively delivered. C. Right to an Advisor If a Complainant or Respondent desires, they may be accompanied by an Advisor of their choice at any informal meeting, investigatory interview, administrative hearing or Civil Rights Hearing Board (CRHB) hearing conducted under this Process B/Civil Rights. 1. Advisor Selection a. Typically, Advisors are members of the College community; however, either party is free to utilize an outside party, including an attorney, as an Advisor. b. Complainants and Respondents are required to notify the TIXC of the name and position of the Advisor that will accompany them in advance of any scheduled proceeding. Accommodations, including scheduling or rescheduling of interviews or hearings, will not be made for Advisors, including attorneys,if the requested accommodation would unduly delay the process. 2. Advisor Role a. The parties are expected to ask and respond to questions on their own behalf
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