AGENDA
CITY OF SAN DIEGO
ETHICS COMMISSION
Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 5:00 p.m.
Committee Room
202 C Street, 12th Floor
San Diego, CA
| Item 1. |
Call to Order |
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| Item 2. |
Roll Call |
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| Item 3. |
Non-Agenda Comment
This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for
members of the public to address the Commission on items
of interest within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Comments are limited to no more than three minutes
per speaker. Submit requests to speak to the City Clerk
prior to 5:00 p.m. Pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act,
no discussion or action, other than a referral, shall be
taken by the Commission on any issue brought forth
under "Non-Agenda Comment." |
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| Item 4. |
Commissioner Comment
This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity
for Commissioners to make announcements or comments. |
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| Item 5. |
Subpoena Power
Discussion and possible action to authorize
Chairperson Leonard to sign the ballot argument
on behalf of the Ethics Commission in supporting
the ballot measure to give the Commission subpoena
power. The measure is scheduled to appear on the
ballot of March 5, 2002. |
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| Item 6. |
Commission Procedures - Draft Rules and Regulations
Discussion and possible action regarding creation of
Commission rules and regulations for presentation to
City Council.
The following documents are available on the Ethics Commissions website at www.sandiego.gov/ethics:
- PROPOSED - Campaign/Lobbyist/SEI Violations and Penalties
- PROPOSED - Investigation and Enforcement Procedures
- PROPOSED - Investigation and Enforcement Procedures Deadlines
San Diego Municipal Code section 26.0401 states that
the purposes of the Commission shall be to monitor,
administer, and enforce the Citys governmental
ethics laws, propose new governmental ethics law
reforms, conduct investigations, refer violations
to appropriate enforcement agencies, audit disclosure
statements, and advise and educate City officials and
the public about governmental ethics laws. San Diego
Municipal Code section 26.0414 provides more detail
about the duties and responsibilities and the
Commission; and empowers the Commission to adopt
rules and regulations, subject to approval of the
City Council, to carry out those duties and
responsibilities. |
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| Item 7. |
Commission Calendar
Discussion and possible action regarding the
Commissions meeting schedule beyond December,
2001. |
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| Item 8. |
Adjournment |
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