Beginning in 2017, the Mayor and City Council shall hold a public hearing in May of each odd year for the purpose of studying the impact on the City of South Euclid of political contributions by corporations, unions, Political Action Committees ("PACS") and Independent Expenditure-Only Committees ("Super PACS") in connection with the most recent election. The public hearing shall be advertised in accordance with the City ordinances and City Charter on its website and through area media at least one month in advance of the hearing and shall be open to the public. The Mayor and at least one City Councilperson shall submit testimony at the public hearing. Members of the general public in attendance shall be afforded the opportunity to speak for a period to be determined by the presiding officer, but in no instance to be limited to less than three minutes, and to provide written testimony. The City shall issue a report of its findings to the City Fiscal Officer no later than July 15th.
(Ord. 12-16. Passed 7-25-16.)