Ethics Commission

Current Agenda Minutes Dec 13, 2006 Nov 29, 2006 Nov 8, 2006 Oct 18, 2006 Oct 10, 2006 Oct 5, 2006 Sep 12, 2006 Aug 21, 2006 Aug 15, 2006 Jul 24, 2006

Welcome to the Ethics Commission home page. The Commission consists of four members and reports to the Mayor. The Commission is charged with the following duties:

• To prepare, receive and maintain all forms required by Section 13 of the Mount Airy Code including the annual Financial Disclosure Statement.
• To provide written advisory opinions as requested by covered individuals as defined by the Code.
• To process and make determinations as to complaints filed by any person alleging violations of the ethics section of the Code.
• To conduct public information programs regarding the purpose and application of the ethics section of the Code.

The Ethics Commission meets on an as required basis. A press release is issued whenever the Commission schedules a meeting.

Following are two documents posted Dec 6, 2006 that relate to a proposed change to Chapter 13 of the Town Code.

• Guide to Proposed Ethics Ordinance (Chapter 13) changes
• Draft Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Town Code

The following documents were adopted as a result of the August 2006 Ethics Commission meeting:

1. Mission and Procedures
2. Preliminary Investigation and Review Procedure
3. Hearing Notice Procedure
4. Prehearing Procedure
5. Conduct of Hearing Procedure

If you would like additional information or have any questions, please contact the Chair, Dick Swanson.

Click here for a list of Commission members.