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Editor's Note: For additional information
regarding the County's Code of Accountability, Conduct and Ethics,
see Administrative Code Art. 1013.
County Council, by ordinance, shall establish
a Code of Accountability, Conduct and Ethics for all elected and appointed
County officers, employees and members of agencies. The Code of Accountability,
Conduct and Ethics shall, at a minimum, include provisions addressing:
a)
County Council, by ordinance, shall establish a five member Accountability, Conduct and Ethics Commission. Individuals who believe they have been aggrieved by an action or omission of a County officer, employee or member of an agency shall have the right to lodge a formal complaint. The Accountability, Conduct and Ethics Commission shall be empowered to receive complaints and investigate violations of the Code of Accountability, Conduct and Ethics by any County officer, employee or member of an agency. The Commission shall commence proceedings within 30 days of receipt of a complaint. The Commission shall have the power of subpoena as provided in Article XIII, § 1.13-1307. The ordinance shall provide penalties and sanctions for violations of the Code of Accountability, Conduct and Ethics.
b)
Members of the Commission shall be voters of the County.
Members of the Commission shall not be, nor for a period of four years
prior to appointment have been, County officers or employees or employed
or compensated by any County contractor. No more than three of the
members shall have the same political party affiliation. Members shall
be appointed by County Council to five-year staggered terms. Members
may be removed for cause by County Council.
c)
The Commission shall report its conclusions and recommendations
on all complaints to County Council and the Chief Executive.
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Editor's Note: See Administrative Code §§ 5-1013.10
through 5-1013.31.
