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2.30.050 Sanctions.
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Any council member found in violation of this code of ethics may face the following sanctions:

A. Warning;

B. Letter of reprimand;

C. Public censure by the council, which may include:

1. Loss of assignments;

2. Loss of power to appoint members to city boards, commissions and committees;

3. Loss of council discretionary funds;

4. Loss of city-related travel privileges;

D. A demand for nonmonetary restitution (e.g., a public apology, the return of gifts); and/or

E. A demand for reimbursement of administrative, legal, and/or investigation costs and expenses incurred in investigating and prosecuting the violation of the code of ethics.

Serious infractions of the code of ethics or other intentional and repeated conduct in violation of this chapter may result in other sanctions as deemed appropriate by council. Violations of state law provisions described herein shall be punished as provided for in state law. The language used in imposing sanctions will be consistent and follow a specific format as established by the council. [Ord. 13-12; Code 2004 § 2-135.]