Sec. 2-92. - Other obligations.
Sec. 2-93. - Distribution and training.
Sec. 2-92. - Other obligations.
This code of ethics and the municipal campaign finance code are cumulative of and supplemental to applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Compliance with the provisions of this code shall not excuse or relieve any person from any obligation imposed by state or federal law regarding ethics, financial reporting, lobbying activities, or any other issue addressed herein.
Even if a city official or employee is not prohibited from taking official action by this code of ethics, action may be prohibited by duly promulgated personnel rules, which may be more stringent.
(Ord. No. 2006-03-02-0268, § 1(Exh. A), 3-2-06)
Sec. 2-93. - Distribution and training.
(a)
Within thirty (30) days after entering upon the duties of his or her position, every new official or employee shall be furnished with information about this code of ethics. The failure of any person to receive a copy of this code shall have no effect on that person's duty to comply with this code or on the enforcement of its provisions. Upon appointment to a board or commission, such official shall be provided with a copy of the ethics code. The code of ethics shall be posted on the city's webpage.
(b)
The city attorney or designated ethics compliance officer, in consultation with the ethics review board, shall develop educational materials and conduct educational programs for the officials and employees of the city on the provisions of this code of ethics, Section 141 of the City Charter, and Section 171 of the Texas Local Government Law. Such materials and programs shall be designed to maximize understanding of the obligations imposed by these ethics laws.
(c)
The office of the city manager and department of human resources shall enact an administrative directive requiring that all departments provide their employees with training on the ethics code at least once every other calendar year. Training shall be provided to all city departments by video or live presentation and will include educational materials. Additional presentations shall be offered to any department where necessary to accommodate large numbers of employees.
(d)
The office of the city attorney shall notify department directors regarding any significant amendments to the ethics code within thirty (30) days of adoption. Department directors shall disseminate the information to department employees.
(e)
Information shall be provided to employees terminating city service regarding the restrictions on former city employees established in division 3.
(Ord. No. 2006-03-02-0268, § 1(Exh. A), 3-2-06)
If any provision of this code is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, or if the application of this code to any person or circumstances is found to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this code which can be given effect without the invalid or unconstitutional provision or application.
(Ord. No. 2006-03-02-0268, § 1(Exh. A), 3-2-06)