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Denton Board of Ethics weighs rules for member contact with city council
Summary
At its July 9 meeting the Denton City Board of Ethics discussed limits on communications between board members and city council, reviewed the ordinance—s ex parte rule for pending complaints, and asked staff to pursue options for joint sessions when the board sends recommendations to council.
The Denton City Board of Ethics discussed whether and how board members should communicate outside meetings with city council members during its regular meeting on July 9.
Board members described several instances where post-meeting or outside communications with council members led to confusion or public criticism of the board—s work. Members said the board—s ethics ordinance already contains an ex parte restriction that bars…
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