; (2) to ensure consistent interpretation and enforcement of the Nation’s ethics laws for executive and legislative branch employees and officials; and (3) to reduce and mitigate jurisdictional confusion. 555. Review process of complaints (a) Source of complaints (1) Citizen complaints (A) Citizen initiated sworn complaint Any citizen of the United States, including a Member or employee of Congress, may file with the Office a sworn complaint alleging a violation by a Member or employee of Congress of any law (including any regulation), rule, or other standard of conduct applicable to the conduct of such Member or employee in the performance of the duties, or the discharge of the responsibilities, of the Member or employee, subject to subparagraph (B). (B) Ban on filing prior to election The Board may not accept citizen complaints regarding the conduct of a Member filed in the— (i) 30 days prior to a primary election for which the Member in question is a candidate; and (ii) 60 days prior to a general election for which the Member in question is a candidate. (C) Content The complaint under subparagraph (A) shall be a notarized written statement alleging a violation against 1 or more named persons and stating the essential facts constituting the violation charged. (2) Board member or office of congressional ethics initiated complaint A member of the Board or an employee of the Office may file a complaint alleging a violation by a Member or employee of Congress of any law (including any regulation), rule, or other standard of conduct applicable to the conduct of such Member or employee in the performance of the duties, or the discharge of the responsibilities, of the Member or employee. (3) Notification Upon receipt of a complaint filed under paragraph (1) or (2) that meets the requirements of this subsection, the Office shall— (A) notify the person alleged to have committed the violation that a complaint has been filed