Title 01 General Provisions
Chapter 01.04B Code of Ethics
Part 3 – Ethics Complaints
Section 01.04B.160 Investigation of Complaint
- If an investigation is commenced, the City Attorney shall provide written notification to the complainant and to subject of the complaint, of his or her decision to refer the matter to an independent investigator for formal investigation to determine if a violation has occurred. A copy of the complaint shall be served on the subject of the complaint.
- Once an independent investigator has been identified, a copy of the complaint shall be forwarded to the investigator, who shall contact and conduct interviews of the complainant, the subject of the complaint, and of any individuals with knowledge of the facts pertaining to the allegations in the complaint. The investigator shall also seek to obtain and evaluate any additional evidence, such as documentary evidence, in an effort to determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe the subject of the complaint has committed a violation of the City’s Code of Ethics.
- Once the investigator has conducted interviews and has reviewed all other relevant evidence, he or she shall prepare an investigative report detailing his or her findings.
- The investigation of a complaint shall be completed, and the investigative report submitted to the Ethics Commission, within 45 calendar days of the referral for investigation. For good cause shown, the investigator appointed to conduct the investigation may request that the Ethics Commission grant an additional 30 days to complete the investigation.
Date Passed: Monday, July 8, 2024
Effective Date: Friday, August 16, 2024
ORD C36532 Section 1
