HomeMy Public PortalAboutEthics Commission Respondent Letter Revised 10.13.2020 2.doc City of Tybee Island
P.O. Box 2749 – 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328
(912)786-4573 – FAX (912) 786-5737
www.cityoftybee.org
Dear Respondent:
The Ethics Commission reviewed the enclosed ethics complaint against you at a meeting on ____.
In that meeting, the Commission determined that the complaint based on its face value met the statutory standards set out in the ordinance to move forward with process.
This Commission request that you respond in writing to the allegations contained in this attached complaint within 30 business days. After your response has been received, the Commission
will meet to determine if the charge is valid and qualifies for further action.
If it is determined at the meeting that further action is required, an informal hearing will be scheduled. Both parties will be notified of the date, place and time of the informal
hearing. The informal hearing is an opportunity for both parties to present their cases and resolve the issue themselves through guidance from the Ethics Commission. An attorney may
represent you at this meeting if you wish. No evidence other than that contained in the complaint with its attachments and your written response with your attachments will be considered
at the informal hearing.
If the issues cannot be resolved at the informal hearing, the Commission will proceed to a formal hearing within 45 days of the informal. At the formal hearing additional evidence may
be presented for the Commission for consideration.
Enclosed is a copy of the complaint policy and procedure to answer any questions you may have.
If you elect to have legal counsel represent you, you may be responsible for your legal fees and expenses subject to Section 23-46 – Legal fee of the Ethics Ordinance.
Thank you for your cooperation with this process.
Yours truly,
Ethics Commission Chair
Enclosures: Complaint, Complaint Policy, Complaint Procedure
Revised and Approved by Ethics Commission: 10/13/2020