(A) (1) There is created and established the Board of Ethics consisting of 5 persons who shall hold no other office or employment within the City government. At least 1 of the members shall be an attorney at law of the state. All other members shall be residents.
(2) The members shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners. They shall serve for a term of 5 years. Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms.
(3) The members shall elect the Chairperson annually. The Board shall adopt rules for the conduct of its business.
(B) Upon the written request of any officer or employee concerned, the Board shall render written advisory opinions based upon the provisions of this subchapter. The Board shall file its advisory opinions with the City Clerk, but may delete the name of the officer or employee involved.
(C) Upon the sworn complaint of any person alleging facts which, if true, would constitute improper conduct under the provisions of this subchapter, the Board of Ethics shall conduct a public hearing in accordance with all of the requirements of the due process of law and, in written findings of fact and conclusions based thereon, make a determination concerning the propriety of the conduct of the subject official or employee.
(1995 Code, § 2.52.100)