(A) To initiate on its own motion, receive and investigate complaints, hold hearings, and make findings of fact and determinations with regard to alleged violations of the provisions of this ordinance.
(B) To refer any information concerning violations of this ordinance to the executive authority of the city/county, the city/county legislative body, the governing body of any city/county agency, the county attorney, the Commonwealth Attorney, or other appropriate person or body, as necessary.
(C) To enforce the provisions of this ordinance with regard to all officers and employees of the city/county and city/county agencies who are subject to its terms by issuing appropriate orders and imposing penalties authorized by this ordinance.
(D) To control and maintain all statements of financial interests that are required to be filed by this ordinance and to ensure that the statements are available for public inspection in accordance with the requirements of this ordinance and the Kentucky Open Records Act.
(E) To develop and submit any reports regarding the conduct of its business that may be required by the executive authority or the legislative body of the city/county.
(F) To adopt rules and regulations and to take other actions, as necessary, to implement the provisions of this ordinance, provided that the rules, regulations, and actions are not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance or any state or federal law.
(Ord. 571, passed 1-19-95; Am. Ord. B2011-04, passed 4-12-11; Am. Ord. B2024-01, passed 1-23-24)