Board of Ethics

City Hall City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Meeting Agenda Board of Ethics Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:00 PM Council Chambers After determining that a quorum is present, the Board of Ethics of the City of Denton, Texas, will convene in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered: 1. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. BOE21-021 Consider approval of the minutes for June 24, 2021. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Draft Minutes B. BOE21-022 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take necessary action regarding potential recommendations to amend the Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article XI (Ethics). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Redlined Ethics Ordinance Exhibit 3 - Redlined Board of Ethics Rules of Procedure Exhibit 4 - Ethics Ordinance Review Summary Exhibit 5 - Dallas Ethics Ordinance - Frivolous Complaint Provisions Exhibit 6 - San Antonio Ethics Ordinance Frivolous Complaint Provisions Exhibit 7 - February 2021 Advisory Opinion C. BOE21-023 Receive nominations and hold an election of a Vice-Chair for the Board of Ethics of the City of Denton. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet D. BOE21-024 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding future meeting topics. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet NOTE: The Board of Ethics reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law. CERTIFICATE I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website (https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/government/open/agendas-minutes) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on September 23, 2021, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. ____________________________________ CITY SECRETARY Page 1 Printed on 9/23/2021 Board of Ethics Meeting Agenda September 30, 2021 NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED. Page 2 Printed on 9/23/2021