(a) There is hereby established a Board of Ethics, consisting of three members who shall be residents of the City and appointed by the Mayor with the approval of Council. Such members shall serve without compensation for three-year terms except that of the original appointment, one member shall be appointed for a three-year term, one shall be appointed for a two-year term, and one shall be appointed for a one-year term. The Board shall select its own chair and, subject to the provisions of Section 109.09, set its own rules of procedure.
(b) It shall be the duty of the Board to render advisory opinions with respect to matters dealing with conflict of interest as set forth in the Codified Ordinances and to hear complaints against persons as set forth in Section 109.09. Advisory opinions shall be rendered pursuant to a written request of a member of Council, or any officer or employee of the City.
(Ord. 91-13. Passed 5-6-91.)