(A) The city reserves the right to enter into an agreement at any time with one or more other cities or counties pursuant to the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, KRS 65.210 - 65.300, for the purpose of establishing a joint commission responsible for enforcing the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) In the absence of such an agreement, the city shall appoint the City Clerk, or another qualified, non-interested person, as the Code of Ethics Enforcement Officer, who shall be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter, including: maintenance of financial disclosure statements; receipt of complaints alleging possible violations of this subchapter; issuance of opinions in response to inquiries relating to this subchapter; investigation of possible violations of this subchapter; and imposition of penalties provided under this subchapter upon the advice and consent of city officers.
(C) Upon the sworn complaint of any person alleging facts which, if true, would constitute improper conduct under the provisions of this subchapter, the Code of Ethics Enforcement Officer shall notify the city in writing. The city shall conduct a public hearing in accordance with all the requirements of due process of the law, and, through written findings of fact and conclusions based thereon, make a determination concerning the propriety of the conduct of the subject officer.
(Ord. 3-1994-95, passed 12-13-1994)