POSH operational template
Complaint acknowledgement
A controlled starting format for adaptation to the establishment, applicable rules and matter facts.
Use with care: Do not treat this template as legal advice or as a substitute for the Act, Rules, State requirements, service rules or procedural fairness.
CONFIDENTIAL
Date: [ ]
To: [Complainant]
The Internal/Local Committee acknowledges receipt of your complaint dated [ ]. The Committee will assess jurisdiction, limitation and procedural requirements under the Act and Rules. Your complaint will be handled on a need-to-know basis subject to statutory confidentiality.
Your secure point of contact is [ ]. Please immediately inform the Committee about safety concerns, retaliation, evidence-preservation needs or accessibility support.
This acknowledgement is not a finding on the merits.
Presiding Officer / Chairperson