(A) There is hereby created a Board of Ethics for the city which shall have the authorities, duties, and responsibilities as set forth in this chapter to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(B) The Board of Ethics shall consist of three members who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council. The initial members of the Board of Ethics shall be appointed within 45 days of the effective date of this chapter. The Board, upon the initial appointment of its members, and annually thereafter, shall elect a chairperson from among the membership. The chairperson shall be the presiding officer and a full voting member of the Board. No member of the Board of Ethics shall hold any elected or appointed office, whether paid or unpaid, or any position of employment with the city or any city agency. The members shall serve for a term of no longer than four years. Members shall receive no compensation but may be reimbursed all necessary expenses. Terms shall be staggered.
(C) Vacancies on the Board shall be filled within 45 days by the Mayor subject to the approval of the City Council. If a vacancy is not filled by the Mayor within the specified period, the remaining members of the Board shall fill the vacancy and it shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(D) Meetings of the Board shall be held as necessary upon the call of the chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the members.
(E) The presence of two or more members shall constitute a quorum and the affirmative vote of two or more members shall be necessary for any official action to be taken.
(F) Minutes of each meeting shall be recorded and transcribed by the administrative official designated by the Board of Ethics as the official custodian of records. The vote of each member on any issue decided by the Board shall be recorded in the minutes.
(G) The City Council shall appropriate in the annual budget funds to provide the Board with the facilities, materials, supplies, and staff needed for the conduct of its business (including, but not limited to, clerical and legal services). Documents shall be received by the designated administrative official, and filed on or on behalf of the Board of Ethics, who shall immediately communicate to the Board the facts and contents of any and all documents.
(Ord. 94-14, passed 12-19-94)