Sec. 12 1/2-18. Powers and duties of the board of ethics.
In addition to the other powers and duties specifically mentioned in this article, the board of ethics shall have the following powers and duties:
- To initiate and to receive complaints of violations of any of the provisions of Article I and Article II.
- To determine whether to investigate and whether to act upon any particular complaint under Article I.
- To conduct investigations, inquiries, and hearings concerning any matter covered by Article I.
- To conduct reviews and/or investigations based on requests or complaints concerning any matter covered by Article II.
- Under Article I, the board shall advise any individual whose acts are the subject of a complaint to the board and consult with the individual early in the process.
- Under Article I, to subpoena persons or documents and issue subpoenas to the fullest extent authorized by law.
- Under Article I, to request the assistance of other appropriate agencies in conducting investigations.
- To consult with municipal agencies, officials and employees on matters involving ethical conduct.
- To recommend such legislative action as it may deem appropriate to effectuate the policy of Article I.
- To carry out such educational programs as it deems necessary to effectuate the policy and purpose of Article I.
- To promulgate any rules and regulations for the conduct of board of ethics activities, not inconsistent with the intent of Article I or the city charter, including procedural rules consistent with the requirements of due process of law.
- To prescribe forms for the disclosure and registration of information as provided in Article I.
- To render advisory opinions at the board's discretion with respect to the provisions of Article I and Article II.
- To offer recommendations with respect to remedies for violations of Article I.
(Ord. No. 88-95, § 1, 6-19-95; Ord. No. 33-00, § 1, 4-10-00)
