Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 2. ADMINISTRATION. |
Chapter 2-7. ETHICS AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. |
Article 3. VIOLATIONS; COMPLAINT AND HEARING PROCEDURES. |
§ 2-7-50. LOBBYING VIOLATIONS.
(A)
This section applies to violations of Chapter 4-8 ( Regulation of Lobbyists ).
(B)
For an allegation in a complaint relating to a violation of Chapter 4-8, the commission shall hold only a preliminary hearing, and shall not hold a final hearing.
(C)
The commission shall refer an allegation for which the commission finds a reasonable basis to believe that there may be a violation to the city attorney for prosecution.
(D)
This section does not limit the prosecutorial discretion of the city attorney.
Source: Ord. No. 20160922-005, Pt. 4, 6-1-17 .
Editor's note
Ordinance No. 20160922-005 takes effect on June 1, 2017.