HomeMy Public PortalAbout20090217EthicsCommissionComplaintPolicy200902.pdfEthics Commission Complaint Policy
(Readers are encouraged to consult the Ethics Ordinance)
I. The Complaint Policy shall apply to matters involving the City of Tybee Island
City Officials.
II. The Complaint Policy shall apply to all complaints brought before the Ethics
Commission.
III. 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.
IV. Upon dismissal, the City Official and Complainant will be notified in writing.
ETHICS COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
I. Complainant is issued a (check) list of requirements from Clerk of Council for
filing a complaint.
II. Deliver complaint to Clerk of Council with indication on the envelope if the
accused is a City Employee.
The Clerk of Council is to:
(1) Date, stamp and initial the back flap of the envelope
(2) Give a receipt to complainant
(3) Deliver the complaint to the Ethics Commission designee within
5 business days
III. Complaint Reviewed
A. City Manager receives employee complaints
(1) Reviews the complaint in accordance with the employee complaint policy
B. Ethics Commission receives all other complaints
(1) Deficient claims returned to complainant within 7 business days with
letter explaining deficiencies
(2) Complainant may re-submit complaint with deficiencies corrected
within 7 business days
(3) Complainant may withdraw complaint
(4) Documented sufficient complaint handled by the Ethics Commission
IV. Ethics Commission Review
A. Copy of complaint delivered to accused via registered mail within 7 business
days of determination that complaint is not technically deficient
B. Accused may reply in writing to the complaint within such time as directed by
the Ethics Commission, not to exceed 30 days.
(1) If the accused agrees that a violation has occurred, no further
investigation will take place
(a) Letter of explanation sent to complainant
(2) For an agreed violation the case will be reported to the City Council for
disposition
C. Ethics Commission investigatory review to be held within 30 days from date
of response by accused.
(1) Unsubstantiated claims dismissed
(2) Substantiated claims proceed to a hearing
V. Ethics Commission formal public hearing not to exceed 30 days from conclusion
of investigatory review.
A. Certified written notice given to each party
B. Each party has the opportunity to present their case
VI. Commission deliberates and issues a determination.
A. Violators are reported to City Council with recommendation for disposition
B. Non-violators dismissed
VII. City Council – determination and implementation of any action.
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