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Amend Richardson's Code of Ethics to update complaint process, fines, and state law references (Ordinance No. 4514)
What this is
Ordinance No. 4514 updates the City's Code of Ethics in Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances. Changes include correcting a state law reference, adjusting the timeframe for council to consider ethics complaints, updating penalty fines for certain violations, and clarifying the rights of officers named in a complaint.
Why it matters
These changes affect the process and penalties that apply when an ethics complaint is filed against a city official.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Jennifer Justice.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — September 23, 2024 meeting
- September 23, 2024 Vote taken — September 23, 2024 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — September 23, 2024
Adopt Ordinance No. 4514
Official agenda language
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 4514, REGARDING THE REVIEW OF THE CODE OF ETHICS, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AMENDING SECTION 2-5(d) AND (e) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CORRECT STATE LAW REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 2-7(c) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE TIME PERIOD FOR CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN ETHICS COMPLAINT, PROVIDING A REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL AND TO AMEND THE PENALTY OF FINE FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTION 2-7 (c) AND (f); AMENDING SECTION 2-7(d) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CLARIFYING THE RIGHTS OF AFFECTED OFFICERS IN THE COMPLAINT REVIEW PROCESS; AMENDING SECTION 2-7(f) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE PENALTY OF FINE FOR A VIOLATION.
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