(A) The city reserves the right to enter into an agreement at any time with one or more other cities or counties pursuant to the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, KRS 65.210 through 65.300, for the purpose of establishing a joint commission responsible for enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
(B) In the absence of an agreement, the City Council members shall appoint the City Clerk, or another qualified, non-interested person, as the Code of Ethics Enforcement Officer, who shall be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, including: maintenance of financial disclosure statements; receipt of complaints alleging possible violations of this chapter; issuance of opinions in response to inquiries relating to this chapter; investigation of possible violations of this chapter; and imposition of penalties provided under this chapter upon the advice and consent of City Council.
(C) (1) Upon the sworn complaint of any person alleging facts which, if true, would constitute improper conduct under the provisions of this chapter, the Code of Ethics Enforcement Officer shall notify the City Council in writing.
(2) The City Council shall conduct a public hearing in accordance with all the requirements of due process of the law, and, through written findings of fact and conclusions based thereon, make a determination concerning the propriety of the conduct of the subject officer, official or employee.
(Ord. 8, Series 1994-1995, passed 2-7-95)