(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)