(A) Existing remedies not impaired. Civil and administrative remedies against elected officials, which are in existence on the effective date of this chapter shall not be impaired.
(B) Supplemental remedies. In addition to existing remedies for breach of the ethical standards of this chapter or regulations promulgated hereunder, the Board of Ethics may impose any one or more of the following:
(1) Written warnings or reprimands;
(2) Suspension with or without pay for a specified period of time, if applicable; and
(3) Recommendation of removal proceedings by the Board of Aldermen as set forth in the charter of the city.
(C) Right to recovery from elected officials value transferred in breach of ethical standards. The value of anything transferred in breach of the ethical standards of this chapter or regulations promulgated hereunder by an elected official shall be recoverable by the city as provided in § 39.103 (Recovery of Value Transferred or Received in Breach of Ethical Standards).
(D) Due process. All procedures under this chapter shall be exercised in accordance with due process requirements and existing law. In addition, notice and an opportunity for a hearing shall be provided prior to imposition of any penalty.
(Ord. passed 8-11-2003)