The City Ethics Commission shall have the following powers:
(A) To initiate, receive, hear, and review complaints and hold hearings regarding possible violations of the city ethics code;
(B) To issue subpoenas for the production of documents and the attendance of witnesses;
(C) To forward to appropriate agencies of state and local government information concerning violations which may be used in criminal or other proceedings;
(D) To render advisory opinions to city officers and employees regarding whether a given set of facts and circumstances constitutes a violation of any provision of this chapter;
(E) To enforce the provisions of this chapter with regard to all officers and employees and to impose penalties for violations as authorized; and
(F) To adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the local ethics code.
(Ord. 94-05, passed 12-19-94)