AGENDA CAPTION:
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Hold discussion regarding the recent use of the policy and purpose statements in Section 2.421 of the San Marcos Code of Ethics as the basis of ethics complaints; and provide direction to staff
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Meeting date: May 19, 2020
Department: City Attorney's Office - Per Mayor Hughson and Council Member Marquez
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Background Information:
The San Marcos Code of Ethics is a city ordinance that includes general policy and purpose statements that explain the need for having an ethics code and the benefits derived from adopting one. Those provisions are contained in Section 2.421 of the San Marcos City Code. A copy of that section is attached.
The San Marcos Code of Ethics also contains specific conflict of interest provisions, standards of conduct for officers and employees, and restrictions on former city employees. Those provisions are contained in Sections 2.423 through 2.426 of the San Marcos City Code. Violations of those provisions can be alleged by any San Marcos resident by means of an ethics complaint fil...
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