Independent Ethics Review Board

The Rules of Ethical Conduct apply to city officials such as City Council members and appointed board members. The rules cover topics such as conflicts of interest, disclosure of gifts, restrictions on political activity and contributions, participation in procurement, and campaign activity.

TO FILE A COMPLAINT:

Complaints must be made in writing, signed by the complainant, sworn to before a notary public, and filed with the City Secretary on the first floor of City Hall and contain the following information:

• The name, address, and telephone number of the person making the complaint;
• The name of, and office held by, the person against whom the complaint is directed;
• The specific provision of this article that is alleged to have been violated;
• For each violation alleged, a detailed description of the facts that are alleged to constitute the violation, including the date or dates on which the violation is alleged to have occurred;
• The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any witnesses to the violations; and
• Copies or descriptions of any documents that substantiate the allegations.

INDEPENDENT ETHICS REVIEW BOARD:

Alleged violations to the Rules of Ethical Conduct are reviewed by an Independent Ethics Review Board. For details about how     complaints are reviewed and disposed, click here.

The Board only convenes for two reasons and does not conduct work without sworn complaints:

1. Board training
2. To review a sworn complaint