(A) There is hereby created an Ethics Enforcement Officer (EEO) who shall have the authorities, duties and responsibilities as set forth in this article to enforce the provisions of this article.
(B) The Ethics Enforcement Officer shall be appointed by the executive authority of the city, subject to the approval of the legislative body. The Ethics Enforcement Officer shall be appointed within 60 days of the effective date of this article. The Ethics Enforcement Officer shall not be an elected officer or hold any position of employment with the city or any city agency. The Ethics Enforcement Officer shall hold a term of one year. The Ethics Enforcement Officer shall have been a resident of the city for at least one year prior to the date of the appointment and shall reside in the city throughout the term of office. The Ethics Enforcement Officer shall be chosen by virtue of his or her knowledge and consistent reputation for integrity and his or her knowledge of local government affairs. The Ethics Enforcement Officer may be reappointed for any number of consecutive terms.
(C) The Ethics Enforcement Officer may be removed by the executive authority, subject to the approval of the legislative body for misconduct, inability or willful neglect of duties. Before the Ethics Enforcement Officer is removed from office under this section, the Ethics Enforcement Officer shall be afforded the opportunity for a hearing before the executive authority and the legislative body.
(D) Vacancies of the Office of Ethics Enforcement Officer shall be filled within 60 days by the executive authority, subject to the approval of the legislative body.
(E) The Ethics Enforcement Officer shall serve without compensation, unless otherwise approved by the legislative body, but shall be reimbursed for all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties.
(F) Records shall be kept for all proceedings by the Ethics Enforcement Officer.
(1977 Code, § 2-119) (Ord. 94-16, passed 11-14-1994)