(a) If, upon evidence given at the hearing, at least four members of Council find, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the facts alleged in the complaint and/or in the investigation report are true and that such facts constitute misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance in the conduct of Municipal affairs or administration, the Council shall state its findings of a violation and make a recommendation of appropriate action.
(b) If Council does not so find a violation by a preponderance of the evidence, the complaint shall be dismissed.
(c) If a complaint is dismissed after a hearing under Section 208.05, Council and the Manager shall make public the report of its findings if requested to do so by any respondent. However, all evidence, other matters referred to in Section 208.03(d) and the transcript of the hearing shall remain confidential, unless a respondent specifically requests that it also be made public.
(Ord. 11-87. Passed 5-18-87.)