(A) Generally. Any person violating any provision of this chapter, for which no other penalty is provided, shall be subject to the penalty provisions of § 10.99.
(B) Code of Ethics.
(1) Statement of financial interests. Signing a fraudulent statement shall be a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) Complaints. Any person who knowingly files with the County Ethics Commission a false complaint of misconduct on the part of any elected or appointed official or other person shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(3) Penalties. The Commission, upon a finding pursuant to an adjudicatory proceeding that there has been clear and convincing proof of a violation of this Code, may:
(a) Issue an order requiring the violator to cease and desist the violation;
(b) Issue an order requiring the violator to file any report, statement or other information as required by this Code;
(c) In writing, publicly reprimand the violator for potential violations of the law and provide a copy of the reprimand to the county judge; and
(d) Issue an order requiring the violator to pay a civil penalty of not more than $500.
(Ord. 94-221-53, passed 12-6-1994)