§ 6-12. Sanctions.

(a) 

Any officer or employee who is found to have violated a provision(s) of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of misconduct.

(b) 

In addition to any penalty, whether criminal or civil, an officer or employee who intentionally violates this chapter may be subject to disciplinary action, including censure, reprimand, removal, dismissal or discharge.

(c) 

Sanctions shall not be construed to diminish or impair the rights of an officer or employee under any collective bargaining agreement, nor the City's obligation to comply with such collectively bargained agreements.

(d) 

Any officer or employee who fails to make any disclosure required by § 6-7 may be fined $10 per day, up to a maximum of $500, from the first day the disclosure is due until the disclosure is filed; and

(e) 

A violation of this chapter shall not be considered a basis for challenging the validity of a public body decision.

(f) 

The various penalties provided under this chapter are cumulative to other remedies provided under state law or under the City Charter and ordinances of the City.

10-8-2012 by Ord. No. 1344