A. Any person who believes that a violation of any portion of this title has occurred may file a sworn written complaint with the city attorney.
B. The city attorney shall have the initial responsibility for the enforcement of this title. The city attorney shall have the power to investigate any complaint, to initiate any suit, and to prosecute any criminal or civil action on behalf of the city where such action is appropriate.
C. The city attorney shall give the person complained of an opportunity to be heard. A written report of findings and a recommendation of the city attorney shall be filed with the city manager. If the city manager finds, after a hearing, that a city employee has violated this title, the city manager may suspend or take such other appropriate action with respect to employee. If the alleged violation involves a city official, the city attorney shall refer the matter to the city council for hearing and the possible imposition of sanctions or removal from office, as provided by law.
D. The city council or city manager may direct the city attorney to investigate or prosecute any apparent violation of this title or it may employ or appoint any qualified attorney to investigate or prosecute any violation or series of violations by one or more persons of this title.
E. The city attorney shall have the power, where a violation of the provisions of this title is threatened or has occurred, to bring an action or proceeding at law or in equity for a judgment enjoining a violation of the provisions of this title or requiring a relinquishment of any prohibited interest or the voiding of any contract or transaction, taking into account the interests of the parties and any third persons who may be injured thereby. (Ord. 785, 7-31-2007, eff. 8-15-2007)
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