(A) Except when another penalty is specifically set forth in this chapter or by state or federal law, any officer or employee of the city or any city agency who is found by the Ethics Board to have violated any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a civil offense, and may be subject to a civil fine imposed by the Ethics Board not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), which may be recovered by the city in a civil action in the nature of debt if the offender fails to pay the penalty within a prescribed period of time.
(B) In addition to all other penalties which may be imposed under this chapter, any officer or employee of the city or any city agency who is found by the Ethics Board to have violated any provision of this chapter shall forfeit to the city or the city agency an amount equal to the economic benefit or gain which the officer or employee is determined by the Board to have realized as a result of the violation. The amount of any forfeiture may be recovered by the city in a civil action in the nature of debt, if the offender fails to pay the amount of the forfeiture within a prescribed period of time.
(C) In addition to all other penalties which may be imposed under this chapter, a finding by the Ethics Board that an officer or employee of the city or any city agency is guilty of a violation of this chapter shall be sufficient cause for removal, suspension, demotion, or other disciplinary action by the City Commission. Any action to remove or discipline any officer or employee for a violation of this chapter shall be taken in accordance with all applicable ordinances and regulations of the city and all applicable laws of the commonwealth.
(Ord. 72(12-20-94), passed 12-20-94; Am. Ord. 165(10-25-00), passed 10-25-00; Am. Ord. 355(04-08-2020), passed 4-8-20)