§ 2-250.82. Distribution and training.  


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  • (a)

    Within ninety (90) days after the effective date of this code of ethics, and on a yearly basis thereafter, the city attorney or designated ethics compliance officer shall provide information about the code to every official and employee of the city, and copies of the code shall be made readily available to city official, employees, and the public. Within thirty (30) days after entering upon the duties of his or her position, every new official or employee shall be furnished with information about this code of ethics. The failure of any person to receive a copy of this code shall have no effect on that person's duty to comply with this code or on the enforcement of its provisions.

    (b)

    The city attorney or designated ethics compliance officer, in consultation with the ethics review commission, shall develop educational materials and conduct educational programs for the officials and employees of the city on the provisions of this code of ethics, City Charter, and Section 171 of the Texas Local Government Law, as amended. Such materials and programs shall be designed to maximize understanding of the obligations imposed by these ethics laws.

(Ord. No. 06-22, § 1(part J, § 2), 9-5-2006)