HomeMy Public PortalAbout20090421Ethics Commission Complaint Policy New Feb 2009.docxEthics Commission Complaint Policy
(Readers are encouraged to consult the Ethics Ordinance)
The Complaint Policy shall apply to matters involving the City of Tybee Island City Officials.
The Complaint Policy shall apply to all complaints brought before the Ethics Commission.
The Complaint must be in writing, signed, and sworn to before a notary. The complaint must fully describe the circumstances, and state the question to be answered.
Upon dismissal, the City Official and Complainant will be notified in writing.
ETHICS COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Complainant is issued a (check) list of requirements from Clerk of Council for filing a complaint.
Deliver complaint to Clerk of Council with indication on the envelope if the accused is a City Employee.
The Clerk of Council is to:
Date, stamp and initial the back flap of the envelope
Give a receipt to complainant
Deliver the complaint to the Ethics Commission designee within 5 business days
Complaint Reviewed
City Manager receives employee complaints
Reviews the complaint in accordance with the employee complaint policy
Ethics Commission receives all other complaints
Deficient claims returned to complainant within 7 business days with letter explaining deficiencies
Complainant may re-submit complaint with deficiencies corrected within 7 business days
Complainant may withdraw complaint
Documented sufficient complaint handled by the Ethics Commission
Ethics Commission Review
Copy of complaint delivered to accused via registered mail within 7 business days of determination that complaint is not technically deficient
Accused may reply in writing to the complaint within such time as directed by the Ethics Commission, not to exceed 30 days.
If the accused agrees that a violation has occurred, no further investigation will take place
Letter of explanation sent to complainant
For an agreed violation the case will be reported to the City Council for disposition
Ethics Commission investigatory review to be held within 30 days from date of response by accused.
Unsubstantiated claims dismissed
Substantiated claims proceed to a hearing
Ethics Commission formal public hearing not to exceed 30 days from conclusion of investigatory review.
Certified written notice given to each party
Each party has the opportunity to present their case
Commission deliberates and issues a determination.
Violators are reported to City Council with recommendation for disposition
Non-violators dismissed
City Council – determination and implementation of any action
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