(a) 
The board consists of seven members.
(b) 
Appointments to the board shall be made in the manner specified in city charter, section 7.01
(c) 
Eligibility for membership on the board is as specified in the charter.
(d) 
The chairperson retains the right to vote on matters before the board and may appoint a vice chairperson to serve at the chairperson's discretion.
(Ordinance 2019-05-15-01 adopted 5/20/19; Ordinance 2025-06-16-03 adopted 6/16/2025)
(a) 
The board of ethics has jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to the interpretation, enforcement, and proposed amendment of the city’s code of ethics, including making final determinations based on complaints, requests for advisory opinions, and requests for waivers. In making a final determination, the board may consider and determine the application of this code to a purported situation or behavior as alleged in a complaint or request duly submitted under this code, and may conduct inquiries. In connection with a complaint determination, the board shall issue a final determination in writing and may issue sanctions, as provided by this code. The board may, at its discretion, facilitate educational opportunities for those persons subject to and responsible for compliance and enforcement of the code.
(b) 
Upon request, the city attorney shall attend meetings of the board, including executive sessions, to advise the board and perform such other duties, as instructed by the chairperson.
(c) 
The chairperson may request that the city council retain an independent attorney to represent the board. Independent counsel may attend any meeting of the board to advise the board or to perform any other duties as instructed by the chairperson.
(Ordinance 2019-05-15-01 adopted 5/20/19)
The term of office shall be one year, which shall end on June 30 each year. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as appointment.
(Ordinance 2019-05-15-01 adopted 5/20/19; Ordinance 2025-06-16-03 adopted 6/16/2025)
(a) 
Meetings shall be held as needed, as called by the chairperson or any two (2) board members.
(b) 
Meeting agendas shall consist of items requested by the chairperson or any two (2) board members.
(Ordinance 2019-05-15-01 adopted 5/20/19)
A quorum of five (5) members shall be necessary for the board to conduct business.
(Ordinance 2019-05-15-01 adopted 5/20/19)
The city secretary or an assistant city secretary shall attend all board meetings and shall prepare minutes of all proceedings. In the absence of the city secretary or an assistant city secretary, the board chairperson shall designate a member of the board to prepare minutes of such proceedings.
(Ordinance 2019-05-15-01 adopted 5/20/19)
(a) 
A board member may be removed for cause, as found by the city council, on a written charge after a public hearing.
(b) 
A written charge asserting that cause exists to remove a board member from office may be filed by any resident of the city or any person doing business in the city (including city employees) and shall be in the form of a signed and sworn statement that shall state the reasons for the proposed removal and why those reasons amount to cause, and may include any relevant documentary evidence the charging party deems appropriate.
(c) 
The written charge shall be filed with the city secretary who shall distribute it to the city council, the city attorney, and the board member who is the subject of the written charge.
(d) 
Upon receipt of a written charge meeting the criteria set forth herein, the mayor shall place the matter on the next available council agenda.
(e) 
At the city council meeting at which the written charge is considered, the city council shall afford the charging party and the board member who is the subject of the written charge an opportunity to present their arguments for and against removal.
(1) 
The presentation by each side shall be no longer than 30 minutes unless the city council votes to allow more time.
(2) 
The presentations shall be heard by the city council in open session.
(3) 
The presentations may include offering documents for the city council to consider.
(f) 
Following the presentations, the city council shall consider and vote on the matter.
(Ordinance 2019-05-15-01 adopted 5/20/19; Ordinance 2025-08-18-01 adopted 8/18/2025)
The board may adopt, amend, and rescind rules of procedure to carry out the provisions of this code. Such rules shall be consistent with this code and other applicable law.
(Ordinance 2019-05-15-01 adopted 5/20/19)