, or a complaint under section 79(1)(c), of the Act of 1987 has been made, the judge nominated under section 79(2) of that Act or the sheriff principal, as the case may be, shall cause a copy of the report or complaint to be sent to the officer of court about whom an allegation of misconduct has been made together with a letter requesting him to reply within 14 days admitting, denying or giving an explanation of the alleged misconduct.