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Council debates new code for disciplining elected officials; some members urge revision
Summary
Council reviewed a proposed ordinance to add processes and options for discipline short of removal (censure, reprimand, removal from committee roles), triggering extended debate on thresholds, potential for misuse and costs of outside investigations; council did not take final action and members suggested returning the draft to committee for revision.
Council members spent an extended portion of the meeting debating a draft ordinance that would amend the city code to provide a formal process for disciplining elected officials for conduct alleging violations of law, policy or official duties.
Under the draft presented by the city attorney, the council would have three options when presented with a discipline request: (1) impose discipline less than removal (censure, reprimand or removal from committee leadership or liaison roles for up to two…
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