Authorized by and Date: Authorized by Ordinance C36532. Passed City Council on July 8, 2024, and effective on August 16, 2024. Code of Ethics – Spokane Municipal Code Ch. 1.04 B, as amended.
Mission Statement/Purpose: It is the policy of the City of Spokane to uphold, promote and demand the highest standards of ethics from all of its employees and City officers, whether elected, appointed or hired. City officers and employees shall maintain the utmost standards of responsibility, trustworthiness, integrity, truthfulness, honesty and fairness in carrying out their public duties, avoid any improprieties in their roles as public servants including the appearance of impropriety, and never use their City position, authority or resources for personal gain.
Membership: The Ethics Commission is comprised of seven members who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Ethics Commission appointees include representatives from the following segments of the community:
The City Attorney appoints a Staff Director to the Ethics Commission to provide assistance as necessary for the Commission to fulfill its obligations and duties.
Terms: 3-year terms
Meeting date, time and place: The Ethics Commission shall schedule and announce its meet times consistent with City policy and the Open Public Meetings Act RCW Chapter 42.30.
| Members | Appointed | Expiration | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Meagher | 06/10/2024 | 06/10/2027 | 1st Term |
| Maggie ApRoberts-Warren | 06/10/2024 | 06/10/2027 | 1st Term |
| Lisa Drake | 06/10/2024 | 06/10/2027 | 1st Term |
| Rockwell Rutter | 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2028 | 1st Term |
| Denis Looney | 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2028 | 1st Term |
| Jennifer Huffaker | 09/30/2024 | 09/30/2027 | 1st Term |
| Patrick J. Harder | 01/06/2025 | 01/06/2028 | 1st Term |
To file an ethics complaint with the City of Spokane Ethics commission, fill out a complaint form and follow the enclosed instructions.
Staff Liaison
Megan Kapaun
Assistant City Attorney
Ethics Commission Staff Director
509.625.6889
mkapaun@spokanecity.org
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