§ 2-7-30. DUTIES.

(A)

The Ethics Review Commission shall, in addition to its other duties:

(1)

prescribe forms for reports, statements, notices, and other documents required by the provisions within the commission's jurisdiction;

(2)

prepare and publish materials explaining the duties of individuals subject to the provisions within the commission's jurisdiction;

(3)

accept and file any information voluntarily supplied that exceeds the requirements of the provisions within the commission's jurisdiction;

(4)

preserve statements and reports filed with the commission for a period of five years from the date of receipt;

(5)

review the provisions within the commission's jurisdiction and make appropriate recommendations to the city council concerning the provisions within the commission's jurisdiction, and perform an annual review and evaluation of the dollar limits established in Chapter 2-2 ( Campaign Finance ) and make recommendations to the city council as to those limits;

(6)

conduct hearings in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the commission's rules on sworn complaints alleging violations of the provisions within the commission's jurisdiction; and

(7)

schedule and oversee the forums among candidates in City elections provided for in Chapter 2-2 ( Campaign Finance ).

(B)

The commission may:

(1)

prepare reports and studies to advance the purposes of the provisions within the commission's jurisdiction;

(2)

request the city council and city manager to provide such assistance as it may require in the discharge of its duties; and

(3)

review statements and reports filed under provisions within the commission's jurisdiction in order to obtain compliance with the provisions.

Source: 1992 Code Section 2-3-30; Ord. 031204-9; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20120426-084; Ord. No. 20170209-005 , Pt. 8, 2-20-17.