Title:
Title
Ethics Commission Settlement Procedures
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FileID
File ID: 2019-00222
Location
Location: Citywide
Recommendation:
Recommendation
Pass a Motion approving the Draft Sacramento Ethics Commission Settlement Procedures.
Contact: Kevin Greene, Government Ethics and Transparency Administrator, (916) 808-7267, Office of the City Clerk
Body
Presenter: Kevin Greene, Government Ethics and Transparency Administrator, (916) 808-7267, Office of the City Clerk
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Draft Ethics Commission Settlement Procedures
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The Sacramento Ethics Commission seeks to adopt, in accordance with City Code ? 2.112.030.C.(2), the following procedures for settling Complaints submitted to the Commission. These procedures (1) are intended to ensure a fair, just, and timely process for the resolution of Complaints by creating a clear process for entering into settlement negotiations; (2) are intended to ensure timely enforcement and Complaint resolution; and (3) apply to alleged violations of any of the City Charter and City Code provisions list specified in City Code ? 2.112.030.A.1.
Settlement negotiations and settlement of pending matters may occur at any time after the Administrator has determined that a Complaint falls within the Commission's jurisdiction. The Administrator or the Independent Evaluator, as appropriate, will conduct all settlement negotiations on the Commission's behalf. To encourage settlements, the Administrator or Independent Evaluator may propose a reduction of penalties when mitigating circumstances are present and the Respondent agrees to settlement before the issuance of a probable-cause determination.
A settlement will not become effective until approved by the Commission. Upon approval, the settlement will be publicly announced. If the Commission rejects a settlement, the related settlement agreement is null and void, and the matter continues either through the ad...
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