2-156-310 Appointment of members.

   (a)   There is hereby created and established the board of ethics. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the mayor, with consent of the city council. Members of the board shall (1) reside within the corporate boundaries of the city; (2) not hold other elected or appointed public or political party office nor endorse, nor engage in any political or campaign activity on behalf of any candidate for public office; (3) not be an employee of the city or any subdivision thereof; and (4) have no financial interest in any work or business of or official action by the city, or any other governmental agency within the jurisdiction of the County of Cook or the City of Chicago.

   (b)   A member of the board shall be appointed for a term of office of four years and hold office until his successor has been appointed and has qualified, except that members first appointed shall be appointed for the following terms of office: two for one year, two for two years, two for three years and one for four years. Vacancies on the board shall be filled in the same manner that original appointments are made and shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member whose place has become vacant.

   (c)   An executive director of the board of ethics, who shall not be a member of the board, shall be appointed by the mayor from capable individuals recommended by the board, subject to approval of the city council. The executive director shall (1) reside within the corporate boundaries of the city; (2) not hold other elected or appointed public or political party office nor endorse, nor engage in any political or campaign activity on behalf of any candidate for public office; and (3) have no financial interest in any work or business of or official action by the city, or any other governmental agency within the jurisdiction of the County of Cook or the City of Chicago.

(Prior code § 26.2-31; Added Coun. J. 5-16-90, p. 16204; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-97, p. 50892; Amend Coun. J. 2-13-13, p. 46730, § 1)

2-156-320 Political activities of board members and certain employees.

   No member or employee of the board shall engage in political activity as defined in Chapter 2-156 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, as amended. Nothing in this section shall apply to activity in connection with an election of a local school council under Article 34 of the Illinois School Code, as amended.

(Prior code § 26.2-32; Added Coun. J. 5-16-90, p. 16204)

2-156-330 Chair and vice chair.

   The board chair shall be designated by the mayor. The board shall elect a vice chair from among its membership.

(Prior code § 26.2-33; Added Coun. J. 5-16-90, p. 16204)

2-156-340 Removal of members.

   The mayor, with the consent of the remaining board members, may remove any member of the board for incompetency, substantial neglect of duty, gross misconduct or malfeasance in office, or violation of any law, after written notice stating with particularity the grounds for removal, and an opportunity for the member to respond.

(Prior code § 26.2-34; Added Coun. J. 5-16-90, p. 16204)

2-156-350 Meetings.

   Unless otherwise determined by its members, the board shall meet monthly at a regularly scheduled date and time determined by the board. Any member may administer oaths and receive testimony from witnesses at a meeting of the board. Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of the total membership shall be necessary to take any action.

(Prior code § 26.2-35; Added Coun. J. 5-16-90, p. 16204)

2-156-360 Records.

   The board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon every question or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall also keep records of its other official actions. Every rule, regulation, amendment or repeal thereof, and every order, requirement, decision, or determination of the board shall be filed in the office of the board. The board shall post minutes of any of its public meetings no more than 14 days after the date of such meeting or as required by applicable law.

(Prior code § 26.2-36; Added Coun. J. 5-16-90, p. 16204; Amend Coun. J. 7-25-12, p. 31123, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 2-13-13, p. 46730, § 1)

2-156-370 Compensation.

   Board members shall receive no compensation for their services, but each board member may be reimbursed for expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of board duties.

(Prior code § 26.2-37; Added Coun. J. 5-16-90, p. 16204)