(a) Upon the written complaint of any person alleging facts which, if true, would constitute improper conduct under the provisions of this Chapter, the Village Board shall conduct an investigation of the facts of the complaint, if the investigation indicates there may be a reasonable basis for the complaint justifying further investigation, the Village Board shall conduct a hearing in accordance with the common law requirements of due process including notice, an opportunity to be heard, an opportunity to cross-examine witnesses and to present testimony and other evidence in support of the accused's position and an opp01iunity to be represented by counsel or other representative at the expense of the accused. The Council shall make written findings of fact and issue a written decision concerning the propriety of the conduct of the subject official or employee.
(b) A determination that a public official's or public employee's actions constitute improper conduct under the provisions of this Chapter may constitute a cause for removal from office, termination of employment, suspension, reprimand, removal from committee assignment, or other appropriate disciplinary action. As an alternative or in addition to sanctions imposed herein, any individual violating the Ethics Code shall be subject to a non-reimbursable forfeiture of not less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) nor more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) as determined by the Village Board.
(c) Sanctions, including any disciplinary action, that may affect employees covered under a labor agreement will be consistent with the terms and conditions set forth in the labor agreement.