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Committee votes to add whistleblower protection clause to charter, leaves details to HR and ordinance
Summary
Lago Vista charter reviewers agreed unanimously to add Section 11.19 to Article 11 guaranteeing city employees a right to communicate with elected officials and prohibiting retaliation, while leaving implementation and definitions to HR, ordinance, or city attorney.
The Lago Vista Charter Review Committee voted to add a whistleblower protection provision to Article 11 of the charter that affirms city employees’ right to communicate with elected officials and prohibits retaliation.
Committee members debated whether the charter should replicate the Texas Whistleblower Act or expand protections to ethical or policy concerns beyond unlawful activity. Several members and staff noted the Texas statute (Texas Government Code §554.002) already protects employees who report violations…
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