(A) After the hearing, if the Ethics Commission finds the respondent has not violated this chapter, it shall dismiss the charges through a report.
(B) If the Ethics Commission, based on a preponderance of the evidence, finds by a majority vote that the respondent has violated this chapter, the Ethics Commission shall issue a report of its findings of fact and conclusions of law, as well as any recommendations for sanctions to be imposed on the respondent.
(C) The Ethics Commission shall take into account as it determines the appropriate remedy, and specifically address in its report or the agreed settlement, any voluntary remedial action by the respondent.
(D) The report shall be in writing, supported and signed by a majority of the Ethics Commission members, and made public. The report shall be presented to the respondent and the Mayor. The report may be presented to the county prosecutor, city prosecutor, or any other appropriate person.
(Ord. G-12-17, passed 8-16-2012)