Charter Amendment ER aims to enhance the Ethics Commission's capabilities by securing a minimum budget and increasing penalties for ethical violations, ensuring accountability.
By establishing a minimum annual budget and integrating annual penalty adjustments tied to the consumer price index, the measure seeks to strengthen the financial foundation of the Ethics Commission.
The versatility afforded to the Ethics Commission under this amendment implies a proactive stance in tackling violations, permitting the hiring of independent legal counsel for specialized cases.
Although the measure provides considerable enhancements to the Ethics Commission, limitations impose certain checking mechanisms, such as the City Council's oversight on hiring freezes and policy proposal approvals.
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