The Board of Ethics shall have the following powers and duties:
(A) To initiate on its own motion, receive and investigate complaints, hold hearings and make findings of fact and determinations with regard to alleged violations of the provisions of this chapter;
(B) To issue orders in connection with its investigations and hearings requiring persons to submit in writing and under oath reports and answers to questions that are relevant to the proceedings;
(C) To administer oaths and to issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence relating to an investigation or hearing being conducted by the Board;
(D) To refer any information concerning violations of this chapter to the Fiscal Court, the governing body of any county agency, the County Attorney or other appropriate person or body, as necessary;
(E) To enforce the provisions of this chapter with regard to all officers and employees of the county agencies who are subject to its terms by issuing appropriate orders and imposing penalties authorized by this chapter;
(F) To control and maintain all statements of financial interests that are required to be filed by this chapter and to ensure that the statements are available for public inspection in accordance with the requirements of this chapter an the State Open Records Act (KRS 61.870 et seq.); and
(G) To develop and submit any reports regarding the conduct of its business that may be required by the County Judge/Executive or the Fiscal Court.
(2001 Code, § 32.53) (Ord. passed 11-10-1994)