Board of Ethics

City Hall City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Meeting Agenda Board of Ethics Thursday, October 28, 2021 3:00 PM Council Chamber 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, October 28, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered: 1. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. BOE21-026 Consider approval of the minutes for September 30, 2021. Attachments: Draft Minutes B. BOE21-027 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 C. BOE21-028 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take necessary action regarding the potential creation and formalization of procedures for Board of Ethics members for interacting with members of the press. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet D. BOE21-025 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take necessary action regarding the creation of a Board of Ethics new member orientation process. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Local Government Ethics in a Nutshell Exhibit 3 - Ethics Complaint Process Packet 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 October 25, 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 10/25/2021 Board of Ethics Meeting Agenda October 28, 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 10/25/2021