Violations of this chapter shall be punishable as follows:
(A)
In the case of elected officials and other appointed public officials other than employees, a violation of this chapter shall be considered misconduct subject to removal from office when so determined by the City Council or a civil fine in an amount of $50 per day, up to a maximum total civil fine of $1,000.
(B) In the case of employees, by one or more of the following to be determined by the City Council: reprimand, suspension, or removal from office, employment or service and forfeiture of not more than three-month's salary.
(C) In the case of contractors, by one or more of the following: oral or written reprimands, cancellation of the transaction and suspension or disqualification from being a contractor or subcontractor under city or city-funded contracts, with such decision to be approved by the City Council.
(D) Suspension may be imposed upon an employee, other appointed public official or a contractor during an investigation of charges of a serious and compelling nature based on adequate evidence indicating violation under this section with such decision to be made by the City Council.
(E) All procedures under this section shall be in accordance with due process requirements, including, but not limited to, a right to notice and a hearing prior to imposition of any penalties.
(Ord. 298-1994, passed 11-21-94; Am. Ord. 586- 2019, passed 10-21-19)