8 appropriate agency or authority if it appears that they may be able to be of assistance. In addition, or as an alternative, NRMLA itself may bring such complaints to the attention of such agencies or authorities with a request that they make such further inquiries and take such further steps, in response to such complaints, as they deem appropriate. D. Complaints against Members 1. Complaints against Members should contain sufficient facts to permit an “initial determination” to be made by the President of NRMLA. (a) If, in the judgment of the President, the complaint contains sufficient facts upon which the President may make an “initial determination,” the President shall take one of two actions: (i) If the complainant does not state a complaint against a Member of the type or scope that warrants further action, the President shall inform the complainant of that determination by the President and the decision of the President shall be final. The President concurrently shall report all such determinations to the Co-Chairs of the Ethics and Standards Committee, including a brief statement of the reasons for the determination. (ii) If the complainant states a complaint against a Member of the type and scope that warrants further action, the President shall seek and secure from the complainant the complainant’s agreement that the written complaint or any statements contained or information included therein (including but not limited to the identity of the complainant) may be shared with the Member that is the subject of the complaint or any other party deemed necessary and appropriate to assist in better understanding or resolving the complaint, including members of the Ethics and Standards Committee, the Board of Directors, and General Counsel. (b) If, in the judgment of the President, the complainant does not recite and include sufficient facts or allegations upon which the President may make an ”initial determination,” NRMLA will notify the complaining party that additional facts are required and provide an additional ten (10) business days from the date of such letter for the complainant to supplement the complaint. In any event, before forwarding a complaint to the Ethics and Standards Committee or any other person or entity, the President shall secure the agreement of the complainant that the written complaint and any statements contained or information included therein (including but
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