2-156-401 Disclosure of confidential information.

   (a)   If, by a vote of the majority of its members, the board of ethics determines that one of its members or the executive director has publicly disclosed any information relating to an investigation or findings under this chapter, unless such disclosure is otherwise permitted under this chapter, the board may recommend to the mayor that such member be removed from the board, or that the executive director be removed. Removal shall occur upon recommendation by the mayor and approval of an appropriate resolution by the city council.

   (b)   Any employee of the board of ethics, or other city employee, who is found to have publicly disclosed any information relating to an investigation or findings under this chapter, unless such disclosure is otherwise permitted under this chapter, shall be subject to employment sanctions, including dismissal from city employment.

(Added Coun. J. 7-30-97, p. 50892)

2-156-402 Waivers.

   (a)   When requested by a city official or employee, the board may grant a waiver from compliance with any of the following:

      (1)   The gift restrictions in Section 2-156-142(a) to the extent they apply to material or travel expenses for meetings;

      (2)   The post-employment restrictions provided in Sections 2-156-100 and 2-156-105;

      (3)   The interest in city business restrictions provided in Section 2-156-110; and

      (4)   The restrictions pertaining to matters related to a city official's or employee's immediate former employer or client as provided in Section 2-156-111(d).

   (b)   Any waiver shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the board, in writing and shall be made publicly available.

(Added Coun. J. 2-13-13, p. 46730, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3567, § 1)

2-156-405 Reserved.

Editor's note – Coun. J. 2-13-13, p. 46730, § 5, repealed § 2-156-405, which pertained to investigations by other agencies.

2-156-408 Reserved.

Editor's note – Coun. J. 2-13-13, p. 46730, § 5, repealed § 2-156-408, which pertained to a statute of limitations on investigations.

2-156-410 Reserved.

Editor's note – Coun. J. 7-25-12, p. 31123, § 1, renumbered § 2-156-410, which pertains to sanctions, as § 2-156-465.

2-156-420 Reserved.

Editor's note – Coun. J. 7-25-12, p. 31123, § 5, repealed § 2-156-420, which pertained to judicial penalties.

ARTICLE VI. CAMPAIGN FINANCING. (2-156-425 et seq.)