Legislation Details

File #: ORD2020-04    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 5/29/2020 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/1/2020 Final action: 6/1/2020
Title: Approval to amend Section 2-1 of the City Code by adding an updated code of conduct for elected officials.
Attachments: 1. Issue Sheet ORD 2020-04.pdf, 2. ORD 2020-04 Elected Official Code of Conduct.pdf

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Title

Approval to amend Section 2-1 of the City Code by adding an updated code of conduct for elected officials.

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ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: 

The previous version of the ordinance has not been updated for several years. Best practices by the Georgia Municipal Association and other professional organizations recommend a comprehensive code of conduct for elected officials. This ordinance amendment updates the previous version and sets guidelines specific to elected officials.

RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: 

Approval of this amendment to ordinance Section 2-1 is recommended