2022-02-16 Board of Ethics Agenda

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Board of Ethics 02/10/2022 12:02 PM board from initiating a complaint by a majority vote in open session. All proceeding involving the investigation and deliberation of such inquiry shall, upon the request of the County officer or employee involved, be confidential, provided, the board determines that personal matters affecting the privacy of the County officer or employee are to be considered. Upon receipt of the [petition] complaint, the board: (1) Through its chairman, shall notify the County officer or Employee involved and shall request a statement indicating whether or not the officer or employee wishes a closed hearing. (2) Shall notify the officer or employee against whom a charge is received and afford the officer or employee an opportunity to explain the conduct alleged to be in violation of this article. (3) The board may investigate, after compliance with this section, such charges and render an informal advisory opinion on the alleged conduct. The officer or employee involved shall comply with the informal advisory opinion issued by the board, unless a formal hearing is requested. (c) Any petition or complaint filed under this section shall be submitted in duplicate and shall contain: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the petitioner; (2) A statement of the nature of petitioner's interest including reasons for the submission of the petition; (3) The specific provision of the code in question; (4) A complete statement of facts; (5) A statement of the position or contention of the petitioner; and (6) a memorandum of authorities, containing a full discussion of the reasons in support of such position or contention. Any petition or complaint which does not substantially comply with the foregoing requirements may be rejected. In addition, the board may, for good cause, reject any petition or complaint. ii. Section 2-87. Formal Opinions.