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Fu Investigative ii e <br /> 1 . Scope of Investigation — An investigation should be confined to the issues and facts relevant to the <br /> allegations in the complaint, unless evidence shows the need to extend the issues . <br /> 2 . Developing an Investigative Plan — It is recommended that the investigator prepares an Investigative <br /> Plan ( IP ) to define the issues and lay out the blueprint to complete the investigation . The IP should <br /> follow the outline below . <br /> • Complainant ( s ) Name and Address (Attorney name and address if applicable ) <br /> • Respondent ( s ) Name and Address ( Attorney for the Respondent ( s ) name and address ) <br /> • Applicable Law ( s ) <br /> • Basis/ ( es ) <br /> • Allegation ( s )/ Issue ( s ) <br /> • Background <br /> • Name of Persons to be interviewed <br /> • Questions for the complainant ( s ) <br /> • Questions for the respondent ( s ) <br /> • Questions for witness ( es ) <br /> • Evidence to be obtained during the investigation <br /> • Issue — e . g . , Complainant alleges his predominantly African American community was excluded <br /> from a meeting concerning a future project which could affect the community . <br /> • Documents needed : e . g . , mailing list which shows all physical addresses, P . O . Box numbers , <br /> property owner names , and dates when the meeting notification was mailed , other methods <br /> used by the RPO to advertise the meeting . <br /> 3 . Request for Information — The investigator should gather data and information pertinent to the <br /> issues raised in the complaint . <br /> 4 . Interviews — Interviews should be conducted with the complainant, respondent, and appropriate <br /> witnesses during the investigative process . Interviews are conducted to gain a better understanding <br /> of the situation outlined in the complaint of discrimination . The main objective during the interview <br /> is to obtain information that will either support or refute the allegations . <br /> 5 . Developing an Investigative Report The investigator should prepare an investigative report setting <br /> forth all relevant facts obtained during the investigation . The report should include a finding for each <br /> issue . A sample investigative report is provided below . <br />