The Fort Scott City Commission on Jan. 7 voted to table further consideration of Ordinance 37-80 (the city code of ethics) until commissioners receive the completed, amended document for review.

Commissioners said they had previously voted on amendments to the code of ethics but did not have the updated text at the meeting. Commissioner Dylan Olsen moved to table “until we have that document,” and the motion to table passed on roll call after discussion; a commissioner requested receipt of the completed document before the next meeting so members may review it in advance.

Separately, the commission reviewed and approved the Code of Procedure for the City Commission of Fort Scott, Kansas. A motion to approve the code of procedures passed on a roll-call vote; several commissioners said the adopted procedures matched prior practice.

On the consent agenda, the commission removed item G—an apparent request related to an exemption from generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)—for separate consideration. Commissioners asked the city’s external auditor to appear at the next meeting to explain the implications and potential increased cost of choosing a non-GAAP path. Jessica, identified on the call as with auditing firm Baker Tilly, said she would return at the next meeting to address the issue. The commission then moved to table item G until that meeting so the auditor could present options and costs.

Ending: The auditor will return to the next meeting to explain pros, cons and cost implications of the GAAP exemption. Commissioners requested the complete, amended Code of Ethics document be circulated before the next meeting so they can take action then if appropriate.