A. The penalties for violations of this Chapter shall be the same as those penalties set forth in 5 ILCS 430/50-5 for similar violations of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. (5 ILCS 430/1-1, et seq.)
B. In addition to any other penalty that may be applicable, whether criminal or civil, an officer, appointee or employee who intentionally violates any provision of this Chapter is subject to discipline, or removal from office.
C. It is a violation of this Chapter to knowingly file a false charge against an officer, appointee or employee. Any person who knowingly files such a charge shall be subject to the penalties provided in this Section.
(MC-7-2009, Amended, 01/05/2010; MC-08-2004, Amended, 05/18/2004)