2-12-3: INQUIRIES:

Any person may file an inquiry with the Ethics Commission asking whether a current officer, official or employee has failed to comply with the City Code of Ethics. The City Clerk or designee shall accept inquiries on behalf of the Ethics Commission and shall immediately transmit such inquiry to the commission or its designee. The City Clerk is responsible to schedule meetings and post notice of said meeting pursuant to Idaho open meeting requirements. Subject to section 2-12-4 of this chapter, the Idaho Public Records Act, and the rules adopted by the commission pursuant to section 2-12-4 of this chapter, the Ethics Commission shall follow all the appropriate law and procedures, to include the following:

   A.   Hearing: May conduct a hearing pursuant to the Idaho open meetings requirements on all inquires which have not been dismissed pursuant to subsection 2-12-4F of this chapter or resolved in accordance with subsection 2-12-4G of this chapter. The affected officer, official or employee shall have the right to a closed hearing if allowed by law.

   B.   Written Findings: Except as otherwise provided by law, written findings and recommendations, if any, on inquiries will become public record. The commission findings should characterize the seriousness of the violation, if any.

   C.   Notice Of Findings And Recommendations: Except as otherwise provided by law, the commission shall inform the person who is the subject of the inquiry and the person who submitted the inquiry of its findings and recommendations.

   D.   Supervisor, Department Head Notified: If the person who is the subject of the inquiry is an employee, nonelected officer or appointed official, notify the person's Supervisor and department head of its findings and recommendations. (1952 Code § 2-24-03)