(a) The confidentiality of any file, record, or other data received by a board that pertains to a land purchase, security, personnel, or legal matter shall be strictly maintained by every member.
(b) A member commits an offense if the member discloses to another person confidential information obtained in the course of board duties.
(c) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (b) that the disclosure was made:
(1) to another member of the same board or to city staff assigned to the board; or
(2) as compelled testimony in a court proceeding.
(d) An offense under this section is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.
(e) Any board member determined by the city council to have violated this section shall forfeit membership on the board. A board member required to forfeit board membership under this section is entitled to a public hearing in accordance with Section 17, Chapter XXIV of the city charter. (Ord. Nos. 19924; 20488)