Item 5GITEM 5G
Ordinance No. 635-A, 1st Reading
Amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Code of Ethics and Conduct of the Southlake City Code
Amendment to Code of Ethics
HB 914 enacted by Texas Legislature in 2005; effective 2006.
Codified in Chapter 176 Texas Local Govt Code.
Requires conflicts disclosure statement where a business relationship and/or affiliation may exist between local government officer and person(s) who do business with City.
Amendment to Code of Ethics
Chapter 176 may be extended to all or group of employees of City in addition to local government officers.
March 21, 2006: City Council direction to staff to:
Incorporate provisions and make applicable to all employees;
Incorporate an Employee Business Code of Conduct.
Amendment to Code of Ethics
Changes to Code of Ethics and Conduct:
Update to reflect changes in Local Govt Code Chapter 171 (change in definition of “substantial interest” to reflect current dollar amount of $15,000);
Incorporate Chapter 176 requirements and ensure Chapter 171 and 176 provisions are met.
Amendment to Code of Ethics
Changes (cont.)
Clean up language to reduce repetitiveness;
Add Section 2-268 requiring City Manager to bring forth Employee Business Code of Conduct for adoption by resolution.
(Will be considered with 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 635-A and Public Hearing)
Amendment to Code of Ethics
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Amendment to Code of Ethics
QUESTIONS?