City of Spokane

Spokane Municipal Code

***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 01
Chapter 01.04A
Section 01.04A.120
 

Title 01 General Provisions

Chapter 01.04A Code of Ethics

Section 01.04A.120 Training

  1. The Ethics Commission, with the assistance of the Staff Director, shall prepare, distribute and periodically update an employee handbook on the Code of Ethics, after obtaining the city attorney’s review. In addition to the updates the Commission shall disseminate any change in policy that results from a finding of the Commission if it applies to other city employees.

  2. Every appointing authority shall give a copy or electronic version of the handbook and any updates to each employee annually and shall provide annual training to employees regarding the Code of Ethics. Each City employee or official shall read and agree in writing to the City of Spokane Code of Ethics.

  3. Information shall be provided to employees terminating city service regarding the restrictions on former city employees.

Date Passed: Monday, January 12, 2015

Effective Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2015

ORD C35148 Section 1