AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval or Ordinance 2021-51, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Article 5 (Code of Ethics) of the San Marcos City Code by adding a new section 2.422.1; requiring members of the City Council and appointed members of City Boards, Commissions, and Committees to attend Ethics Training during the first thirty (30) days of their initial term of office; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: July 6, 2021
Department: Legal Department - Ethics Review Commission
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Funds Available: N/A
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: N/A
City Council Strategic Initiative:
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s):
☐ Economic Development
☐ Environment & Resource Protection
☐ Land Use
☐ Neighborhoods & Housing
☐ Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities
☐ Transportation
☐ Core Services
☒ Not Applicable
Master Plan: N/A
Background Information:
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
On March 9, 2021, the Ethics Review Commission approved the attached resolution recommending adoption of an ordinance requiring ethics training for newly elected council members and members of city-appointed boards and commissions during the first thirty (30) days of their term of office. The city council previously met to discuss this recommendation and gave direction to bring back an ordinance for consideration at a future regular meeting.
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