AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2017-20, on the second of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Article 5, Code of Ethics, of the San Marcos City Code; requiring updating of Financial Disclosure Forms; requiring Financial Disclosure Forms to be filed by members of temporary boards, commissions, subcommittees or similar groups; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: April 18, 2017 - 1st Reading
November 21, 2017 - 2nd Reading
Department: City Attorney's Office
Funds Required: N/A
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BACKGROUND:
In September of 2016, the City Council approved several amendments to the San Marcos Code of Ethics upon the recommendation of the Ethics Review Commission. The definition of "Officer or official" was amended to include members of temporary boards and commission for purposes of complying with the standards of conduct and conflicts of interest regulations.
The attached ordinance amends the definition of "Board member" to include members of temporary boards, commissions, subcommittees or similar groups for purpose of requiring those members to file the same financial disclosure forms as permanent board members within 15 days following appointment.
Pursuant to City Council's direction, the Ethics Review Commission also recommends and amendment to Section 2.462 to require all financial disclosure forms to be updated within 30 days after a council member or a board member acquires an additional interest in real property. The attached ordinance includes that amendment.
On May 2, 2017 the City Council postponed consideration of the ordinance on second reading to allow the Ethics Review Commission (ERC) to make a recommendation on a proposed amendment requiring financial disclosure forms also to be updated to reflect newly acquired ...
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