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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against the interests of the city or in any litigation in which the city or any department, agency, commission or board thereof is a party. This subsection shall not be construed to deprive a former employee of the right to due process under the law, including the right to represent himself/herself in a court proceeding. (b) In any action or proceeding in the municipal court which is instituted by a city officer or employee in the course of official duties, no former city employee shall, for a period of two years from the date of leaving city employment, knowingly represent any private person other than himself or herself, including any immediate family member, or any group or interest. (c) For a period of two years from the date of leaving employment, a former city employee shall not have any financial interest in the sale to the city of any land, materials, supplies or service. Any violation of this subsection with the actual or constructive knowledge of the former city employee shall render the contract voidable by the city manager or the city council. This subsection shall not apply to a former city employee whose employment was terminated as part of a reduction in force or to a former employee whose skills or experience are so unique that failure to contract with him or her would be a detriment to the city as determined by the city manager. Secs. 2.427--2.440. Reserved. DIVISION 2. ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION Sec. 2.441. Established; composition; term of members. An ethics review commission is established, to be composed of seven members, all of whom will reside in the city. Members of the commission will be appointed for staggered three year terms, and will serve until their respective successors are appointed. Sec. 2.442. Organization; rules and regulations. The ethics review commission each year will elect from its membership its chairperson and will promulgate its own rules and regulations as to its forms and procedures and maintain proper records of its opinions and proceedings. Sec. 2.443. Authority and duties. (a) Generally. The ethics review commission shall act as authorized by section 12.02 of the Charter concerning conflicts of interest, ethical conduct or interests of city officials and employees. (b) Review and recommendations. The commission will meet at least once a year to review this article and may make recommendations to the city council.