Ord 2017-020/amending Chapter 2, Article 5, Code of Ethics, of the San Marcos City Code; requiring Financial Disclosure Forms to be updated within 30 days following acquisition of additional interests in real property; requiring Financial Disclosure Form

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(2) When an advisory opinion is requested under section 2.443(d) by the mayor or a member of the city council, or by the city manager, city attorney, city clerk or municipal court judge. Sec. 2.446. Criminal Penalty and Discipline for violations. (a) A person who violates any provision of this article shall be punished, upon conviction thereof, by a fine not to exceed $500.00. (b) The penalties prescribed in the preceding subsection do not limit the power of the city manager to discipline employees under the city manager's supervision or the power of the city council to discipline its members for violations of this article or a state conflict of interest law. Secs. 2.447--2.460. Reserved. Sec. 2.461. Definitions. In this division: Board member means a member of a board or commission whose membership is wholly appointed by the city council, including ggy temporary board or commission. Business entity means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, firm, holding company, joint stock company, receivership, trust or any other entity organized for profit. Candidate means every person who declares for or files for any city office to be filled by election. Compensation means any benefit received in return for labor, services, property or investment. Family member means the spouse and any dependent children of any official or candidate. Gift means a benefit received other than as compensation, but not including campaign contributions reported as required by state law. Identification means, for an individual, the person's name, street address, city and state. For any entity other than an individual, the term "identification" means the name, address, city and state of the entity's principal location or place of business; the type or nature of the entity's principal location or place of business; the type or nature of the entity; the date on which it came into existence; the state of incorporation, if any; and the names of the partners or officers of the entity.