Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 2. ADMINISTRATION. |
Chapter 2-7. ETHICS AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. |
Article 3. VIOLATIONS; COMPLAINT AND HEARING PROCEDURES. |
§ 2-7-42. DEFENSE OF OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE BY CITY ATTORNEY.
In the event a complaint is filed with the Ethics Review Commission against any official or employee of the City, alleging a violation of Article 4 ( Code of Ethics ), if the official or employee reasonably believed the conduct charged was not prohibited by Article 4 ( Code of Ethics ) and acted in reasonable reliance upon a public opinion rendered by the city attorney, the city attorney shall be authorized to represent the official or employee before the commission, or to employ and pay private counsel to represent the official or employee before the commission.
Source: 1992 Code Section 2-3-42; Ord. 031204-9; Ord. 031211-11.