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Claiborne County adopts revised Code of Ethics and reconfigures Ethics Committee
Summary
The commission adopted a revised Code of Ethics (Resolution 2020-103) that revises committee composition, establishes complaint procedures, and names the County Mayor as an ex‑officio, non‑voting member of the Ethics Committee.
Claiborne County Commissioners on Nov. 16 adopted an updated Code of Ethics by passing Resolution 2020-103, which updates committee composition, meeting schedules and complaint procedures and adds the County Mayor as an ex‑officio, non‑voting member of the Ethics Committee.
Under the revised code, the Ethics Committee will have seven members: four members of the county legislative body (one serving as Chair), two constitutional county officers and one member from a county board or commission. Members are to be appointed by the County Mayor and confirmed by the Legislative body for two‑year terms. The committee is required to meet at least twice annually and is to post meeting schedules publicly.
The resolution prescribes a written complaint process: complaints must be signed and submitted in writing, and the committee will review allegations in executive session. The committee may refer matters for a legal opinion, public censure by the legislative body, disciplinary action against employees, or referral to the District Attorney for possible prosecution where state statutes may be implicated.
Commissioner Juanita Honeycutt moved the resolution and also moved to add the County Mayor as an ex‑officio non‑voting member; the motion carried by roll call, 20 for, 0 against. The resolution directs the county clerk to file and post the code as required.
