The Board of Ethics shall have the following powers and duties:
(A) To receive and investigate complaints, hold hearings, and make findings of fact and determinations with regard to alleged violations of the provisions of this chapter;
(B) To adopt rules and regulations and to take other actions, as necessary, to implement the provisions of this chapter; provided, that the rules, regulations, and actions are not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter or any state or federal law;
(C) To refer any information concerning violations of this chapter to the Mayor, the City Council, the governing body of any city agency, the County Attorney, or other appropriate person or body, as necessary;
(D) To render advisory opinions to city and city agency officers and employees regarding whether a given set of facts or circumstances would constitute a violation of any provision of this chapter;
(E) To enforce the provisions of this chapter with regard to all officers and employees of the city and city agencies who are subject to its terms by issuing appropriate orders;
(F) To control and maintain all statements of financial interests that are required to be filed by this chapter and to ensure that the statements are available for public inspection in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and the Commonwealth Open Records Act; and/or
(G) To develop and submit any reports regarding the conduct of its business that may be required by the executive authority or legislative body of the city.
(Ord. 4, passed 12-19-1994)