Article 140
1. Whenever an internal investigation reveals the possibility of the personal involvement of a staff member, or a former staff member, that person shall rapidly be informed, provided this is not harmful to the investigation. In any event, conclusions referring by name to a staff member may not be drawn once the investigation has been completed without that staff member concerned having been given the opportunity to comment on facts concerning him. The conclusions shall make reference to these comments. 2. In cases that demand absolute secrecy for the purposes of the investigation and requiring the use of investigative procedures falling within the remit of a national judicial authority, compliance with the obligation to invite the staff member to comment may, in agreement with the AACC, be deferred. In such cases, no disciplinary proceedings may be opened before the staff member has been given a chance to comment. 3. If, following an internal investigation, no case can be made against a staff member about whom allegations have been made, the investigation in question shall be closed, with no further action taken, by decision of the AACC, who shall inform the staff member in writing. The staff member may request that that decision be inserted in his personal file. 4. The AACC shall inform the person concerned when the investigation ends, and shall communicate to him the conclusions of the investigation report and, on request and subject to the protection of the legitimate interests of third parties, all documents directly related to the allegations made against him.