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Council told board-of-ethics recommendations will require ordinance change and public hearing
Summary
Staff confirmed with council that implementing board-of-ethics recommendations will require an ordinance change, a public hearing and city-attorney involvement; staff said they will proceed accordingly.
A staff member updated the Ogdensburg City Council that adopting recommendations from the board of ethics will require at least one ordinance change, a public hearing and consultation with the city attorney.
The presenter asked council to confirm the direction; council concurrence was recorded and staff said they will pursue the ordinance-change process and follow the required public-notice steps, including city-attorney review.
Why it matters: changes to the municipal ethics framework often require formal ordinance amendments and public hearings; staff emphasized they will follow legal and procedural steps before any policy change is adopted.
Staff did not present final ordinance language at the meeting; the item was procedural and staff will return when formal draft language and the public-hearing schedule are ready.
