[Ord. of 1-5-2004]
Violation of any provision of the Code of Ethics shall constitute
grounds for, and may be punished by (1) public censure and reprimand;
(2) in the case of an elected official, request of resignation by
the Commission; (3) in the case of a public employee, recommendation
of dismissal from employment or recommendation of suspension from
employment for not more than 90 days without pay provided that the
violation or record of cumulative violations constitute "just cause"
in accordance with settled labor law, upon advice of counsel; (4)
a civil penalty in accordance with the Municipal Powers Act; or (5)
restitution of any pecuniary benefits received because of the violation
committed.
[Ord. 1-5-2004]
The members of the Commission shall adhere to the following
code of conduct under which the members shall: (1) observe high standards
of conduct so that the integrity and independence of the Commission
may be preserved; (2) respect and comply with the law and conduct
themselves at all times in a manner which promotes public confidence
in the integrity and impartiality of the Commission; (3) be faithful
to the law and maintain professional competence in the law; (4) be
unswayed by partisan interests, public clamor or fear of criticism;
(5) maintain order and decorum in proceedings of the Commission; (6)
be patient, dignified and courteous to all persons who appear in Commission
proceedings and with other persons with whom the members deal in their
official capacity; (7) refrain from making any statement outside of
a Commission proceeding, which would have a likelihood of prejudicing
a Commission proceeding; (8) refrain from making any statement outside
of a Commission proceeding that a reasonable person would expect to
be disseminated by means of public communication if the member or
employee should know that such statement would have a likelihood of
materially prejudicing or embarrassing a complainant or a respondent;
(9) preserve confidences of complainants and respondents; (10) exercise
independent professional judgment on behalf of the Commission; and
(11) represent the Commission competently.