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[of him] a statement indicating whether or not <br /> [he] the officer or employee wishes a closed <br /> hearing. <br /> (2) Shall notify the officer or employee against whom <br /> a charge is received and afford (him] the officer <br /> or emplovee an opportunity to explain the conduct <br /> alleged to be in violation of this article. The <br /> board may investigate, after compliance with this <br /> section, such charges and render [a <br /> confidential,] an informal advisory opinion on <br /> the alleged conduct. [The board shall <br /> investigate all charges on a confidential basis, <br /> having available all the powers herein provided, <br /> and all proceedings at this stage shall be <br /> confidential and shall not be public.] The <br /> officer or employee involved shall comply with <br /> the [confidential] informal advisory opinion[.] <br /> issued by the board. <br /> <br /> ~ A person who files a frivolous petition with the <br /> board against any person covered by this section <br /> shall be civilly liable to the person charged for <br /> all costs incurred in defending against the <br /> petition including but not limited to costs and <br /> attornev's fees In any case where the board <br /> reiects any petition, the person charged may ask <br /> the board to make a finding as to whether or not <br /> the petition was frivolous The board shall find <br /> -3- <br /> <br />