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McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Legislation Text File #:ID 18-099,Version:1 AGENDA CAPTION Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the development of an ethics ordinance including, but not limited to, a discussion on conflicts of interest, gifts, honoraria, travel, meals, entertainment, outside employment, representation of others, and improper influence, from attorney Alan Bojorquez. City of DentonPage 1 of 1Printed on 1/19/2018 powered by Legistar© City of Denton City Hall 215 E. McKinney Street Denton, Texas www.cityofdenton.com _____________________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET DEPARTMENT: CM/ DCM/ ACM: Bryan Langley DATE: January 27, 2018 SUBJECT Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the development of an ethics ordinance including, but not limited to, a discussion on conflicts of interest, gifts, honoraria, travel, meals, entertainment, outside employment, representation of others, and improper influence, from attorney Alan Bojorquez. BACKGROUND The process for the creation of an ordinance is to hold an estimated seven (7) meetings from December 2017 to March 2018. The first meeting, held on December 5, 2017, was a training session in which Mr. Bojorquez discussed ethics in general, state laws governing official conduct, and common characteristics of municipal ethics ordinances. The second meeting, held on December 19, 2017, was a discussion on elements of an ethics ordinance including applicability, a policy statement, oversight function, staff support of the oversight function, training, and advisory opinions. Over the next three (3) meetings staff proposes that the City Council give direction on a number of elements that are commonly found in an ethics ordinance followed by a review a draft ordinance and public hearings in subsequent council meetings. As directed, staff has drafted the agenda to allow for Council to suspend the Rules of Procedures to provide an opportunity for public comment at Work Sessions where the ethics ordinance will be discussed. Included as Exhibit 2 is a worksheet on the topics that will be discussed during the January 27 meeting, providing information on those topics, and also questions to facilitate the discussion. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT Based on the proposed schedule, the drafting of an ethics ordinance could be completed by March 20, 2018 depending upon City Council discussion and direction. PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions) November 14, 2017- City Council directed staff to hire attorney Alan Bojorquez. December 5, 2017- The first meeting with attorney Alan Bojorquez was held. December 19, 2017- The second meeting with attorney Alan Bojorquez was held. FISCAL INFORMATION The estimated cost based on the current schedule is approximately $28,000. Any additional meetings would be at a cost of $4,000 each and not-to-exceed $40,000 total. STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP -oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision. The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal: Related Key Focus Area: Organizational Excellence EXHIBITS Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2- Ethics Worksheet Module 2 Exhibit 3- Outline and Schedule Respectfully submitted: Bryan Langley Deputy City Manager Prepared by: Charlie Rosendahl Management Analyst L.A.R.I.A.T. TM Ethics Ordinance Worksheet: Module #2 TM City of Denton’s Code of Ethics City Council Work Session Saturday, January 27, 2018 Discussion Items: 1.Conflicts ofInterest 2.Gifts, honoraria,travel, meals & entertainment 3.Outside Employment 4.Representation of Others 5.Improper Influence Section 1.Conflicts of Interest A.Questions: 1.What amountof business interest will trigger the Code of Ethics? $___________value of ownership interest $___________ annual income $___________ value of land % of stock: _________________ % of ownership: _____________ 2.Will there be exceptions (exclusions)? Mutual funds Common investment funds Other: ___________________________ 3.What level of membership in a nonprofit entity will trigger the Code of Ethics? Due paying members Officers None 4.What degree of familial relationships will be covered? nd Degree by Affinity (Marriage) (Tex. Gov’t Code Ch. 573) 2 rd 3Degree by Consanguinity (Blood or Adoption) (Tex. Gov’t Code Ch. 573) Other: ______________ 5.What’s required if there’s a prohibited interest? Disclosure Abstention B.Sample Language: Example #1 Financial interest.It is a violation of this code for an official to transact any business on behalf of the city in an official capacity regarding any business entity or real property in which the official has a financial interest.City of Lakeway,§2.04.031\[General Prohibitions\] Example #2 Financial interest.An economic interest in the form of ownership of stock, ownership of real property, employment relationship, independent contractor relationship, party status in a judicial proceeding, or party status in an administrative law proceeding. This interest is shared among relatives within the 1st degree by consanguinity (blood or adoption) and affinity (marriage). City of Lakeway, §2.04.004\[Definitions\] Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 2 Example #3 Economic interest.Includes, but is not limited to, legal or equitable property interests in land, chattels, and intangibles, and contractual rights having more than the minims value. Service by a city official or employee as an official, director, advisor, or otherwise active participant in an educational, religious, charitable, fraternal, or civic organization does not create for that city official or employee an economic interest in the property of the organization. Ownership of an interest in a mutual or common investment fund that holds securities or other assets is not an economic interest in such securities or other assets unless the person in question participates in the management of the fund. Ownership of stock in a publicly traded corporation does not constitute ownership for purposes of this code if the employee or official owns less than 10% of the voting stock or shares of the entity and the value of the stock is less than $15,000. City of Laredo,§1.02(o) \[Definitions\] Example #4 (a) General Rule.To avoid the appearance and/or risk of impropriety, an official or employeeshall not take any official action that he or she knows is likely to affect the economic interests of: 1)the official or employee; 2)his or her parent, child, spouse, or other family member within the second degree of affinity or within the \[fourth\] third degree of consanguinity; 3)his or her outside client; 4)a member of his or her household; 5)any outside employer of the official or employee or of his or her parent, child, spouse, or member of the household; 6)a business entity in which the official or employee knows that any of the persons listed in Subsections (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this Section holds an economic interests as that term is defined in Section 1.02 (Definitions); 7)a businessentity which the official or employee knows is an affiliated business or partner of a business entity in which any of the persons listed in Subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this Subsection holds an economic interest as defined in Section 1.02 (Definitions); 8)a business entity or nonprofit entity for which the city official or employee servesas an officer or director or in any other policy making position; or 9)a person or business entity with whom, within the past twelve months: a)the official or employee, or his or her spouse, directly or indirectly has (i) solicited an offer of employment for which the application is pending; (ii)received an offer of employment which has not been rejected; (iii)accepted an offer of employment, or b)the official or employee, or his or her spouse, directly or indirectly, engaged in negotiations pertaining to business opportunities, where negotiations are pending or not terminated. Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 3 (b) Recusal and Disclosure.A city official or employee whose conduct violates Subsection (a) must recues him or herself, and from the time that the conflict is, or should have been recognized, if applicable, he or she shall: 1)Immediately refrain from further participation in the matter, including discussions with persons likely to consider or participate in the matter; 2)File the appropriate form with the external auditor using the current process through our external auditor within three (3) business days disclosing the nature and extent of the prohibited conduct; 3)Promptly bring the conflict to the attention of his or her supervisor who will then, if necessary, reassign responsibility for handling the matter to another employee; 4)Promptly disclose the conflict to other members of the council, board or commission in which he or she serves and shall not be present during the board’s discussion of, or voting on, the matter; and 5)For purposes of this Section, an action is likely to affect an economic interest if it is likely to have an effect on that interest that is distinguishable from its effect on members of the public in general or any segment thereof. City of Laredo,§2.01 \[Conflicts of Interest\] Example #5 Economicinterestincludesalegalorequitableinterestinrealproperty,personalproperty,or intangibleproperty,oracontractualright.Servicebyacityofficialoremployeeasanofficer, director,advisor,orotheractiveparticipantinanonprofiteducational,religious,charitable, fraternal,orcivicorganizationdoesnotcreateforthatcityofficialoremployeean"economic interest"inthepropertyoftheorganization.Ownershipofaninterestinamutualor commoninvestmentfundthatholdssecuritiesorotherassetsisnotan “economic interest” in the securities or other assets unless the person in question participates in the management of the fund. City of San Marcos, §2.422.\[Definitions\] a)Generalrule.Itisunlawfulforacityofficialoremployeetotakeanyofficialactionthat heorsheknowsis likely to: 1)Affect an economicinterest of: a)the official oremployee; b)hisorher immediatefamily member; c)amemberofhisorher household; d)an outside employer of the official or employee orofhisorher immediate family member; e)abusinessentityinwhichtheofficialoremployeeorhisorherimmediate familymemberholdsan economic interest; f)abusinessentityforwhichthecityofficialoremployeeservesasanofficeror directororinany other policy making position;or Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 4 g)apersonorbusinessentityfromwhomtheofficialoremployee,orhisorher immediatefamilymember,hassolicited,receivedandnotrejected,or accepted anybenefitoran offerof employment within the past 24 months. 2)Conferabenefitontheofficialoremployee,ordeprivetheofficialoremployeeofa benefit,wheretheeffectoftheactionontheofficialoremployeeisdistinguishable. 3)Fromtheeffectoftheactiononmembers ofthepublicin general orasubstantial segment of the public. b)Meaning of "affect". 1)Insubsection(a)(1)above,anactionislikelytoaffectanofficial'soremployee's economicinterestif it meets all of the following: a)Theactionislikelytohaveaneffectonthatinterest,eitherpositiveor negative,thatisdistinguishablefrom its effectonmembersof thepublicin generalorasubstantialsegmentof the public; b)Theeffectoftheactiononthatinterestisdirect,andnotsecondaryorindirect. However,theactionneed not betheonlyproducing cause oftheeffectinorder for theeffecttobedirect; c)Theeffectontheinterest mustbemore thaninsignificant or de minimisin nature or value. 2)Indeterminingwhetheraperson,entityorpropertyisorwas"affected"byavote ordecision,itwillnotbenecessarytoprovetheactualexistenceoroccurrence ofaneconomiceffectorconsequenceiftheeffector consequence would be reasonably expected toexistoroccur. c)Recusalanddisclosure.Acityofficialoremployeewhoseconductwouldotherwise violatesubsection(a),orastate conflictofinterestlaw,ifheorshetookanactionmust abstainfromparticipationintheactioninaccordancewiththefollowing: 1)Immediatelyrefrainfromfurtherparticipationinthematter,including communicationswithanypersonslikelytoconsiderthematter,suchasany department,agency,commissionorboardofthecity,fromthetimeheorshe discoversorreasonablyshouldhavediscoveredthemattertriggeringtherecusal anduntiladecisionregardingthematterhasbeenmadebythecouncil,boardor commission having final approval authority; 2)Promptly file aform for disclosing the nature and extentoftheinteresttriggering therecusalwiththecityclerk,ifthepersonisanofficial,orwiththeperson's supervisor,ifthepersonisanemploye; 3)Promptlynotifytheperson'ssupervisorofthenatureandextentoftheinterest triggeringtherecusal,ifthepersonisacityemployee,sothatthesupervisorcan reassignresponsibilityforhandling themattertoanother person; and Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 5 4)Promptlydisclosetheinteresttriggeringtherecusal,ifthepersonisamemberofa cityboard orcommission,toothermembersoftheboardorcommission,and leavetheroominwhichtheboardorcommissionismeetingduringtheboardor commission'sdiscussionof,orvotingon,thematter. City of San Marcos, §2.423 \[Prohibition AgainstInvolvement in Actions Affecting Economic Interests\] C.Notes: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 6 Section 2.Gifts, Honoraria, Travel, Meals & Entertainment A.Questions: §2-1. Gifts 1.Will the Codedefer to the state law on gifts? YES or NO 2.If no, and the Code will govern gifts, will the maximum value amount be: $50 (Tex. Pen. Code §36.08.) Lower: $________ 3.If the Code governs gifts, is there an annual maximum? YES or NO 4.If the Code governs gifts, will there be a reporting requirement (disclosure)? YES or NO 5.If an unsolicited gift is received, which you are prohibited from accepting, can you cure bydonating it to a government agency or recognized tax-exempt charitable organization formed for educational, religious, or scientific purposes?YES or NO §2-2. Honoraria 1.Does theCode prohibit payments for providing services (e.g., consulting or speaking engagements) if the services would not have been solicited but for the person’s official position or duties with the city? (as per Tex. Pen. Code §36.07)YES or NO §2-3. Travel 1.Will the Code allow transportation, lodging and travel related expensesto be paid by those seeking to do business with the city (as vendors or applicants for approvals)? YES or NO 2.If so, is there a dollar limit? YES or NO 3.If the receipt of expenses is allowed, must the donor be present?YES or NO 4.If there is a dollar limit on travel paid for by those seeking to do business with the city, the limit should be: $_____ per roundtrip, and $____ annually (cumulative of all travel in a fiscal year). Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 7 §2-4. Meals 1.Can city officials accept a meal paid for by those seeking to do business with the city (as vendors or applicants for approvals)?YES or NO 2.If yes, must the donor be present? YES or NO 3.If so, is there a dollar limit? YES or NO 4.If there is a dollar limit on meals paid for by those seeking to do business with the city, the limit should be: $_____ per meal, and $____ annually (cumulative of all meals in a fiscal year). §2-5. Entertainment 1.Are city officials allowed to attend civic, arts, sports, music or other entertainment events at the expense of those seeking to do business with the city (as vendors or applicants for approvals)?YES or NO 2.If yes, must the donor be present? YES or NO 3.If so, is there a dollar limit (per event, or annual)?YES or NO 4.If there is a dollar limit in our Code on entertainment, the limit should be: $_______ per event, and $_______ annually (cumulative of all events in a fiscal year) 5.If our Code addresses entertainment, will there be a reporting (disclosure) requirement? YES or NO B.Sample Language: Example #1 City officials and employees shall adhere to state law regarding giving and/or receiving/accepting gifts, as set forth in the V.T.C.A. Penal Code, Ch. 36 et seq., and as amended from time to time. City of Bastrop,§1.15.034 \[Gifts\] Example #2 It is a violationofthiscodeforanofficialtoacceptanygiftorfavorfromanyperson,firm orcorporationthatmightreasonablytendtoinfluencetheofficialinthedischargeofpublic duties,orgrantinthedischargeofmunicipaloperationsanyimproper favor,serviceor thingofvalue. This prohibition does not apply to: a)Itemscumulativelyvaluedatfiftydollars($50.00)orlesspercalendaryear. b)Honoraryitems,suchasplaques,trophies,ribbons,andfloralarrangements. Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 8 c)Entertainmentintheform offood,beverages,travelorspectatoreventsatwhichthe recipientisaguestaccompanyingthehostcumulativelyvaluedatfiftydollars ($50.00) or less percalendaryear. d)Donations made to the city as an entity for use on city property or for city events. City of Lakeway,§2.04.031(1) \[General Prohibitions\] Example #3 a)GeneralRule.Anofficeroremployeeshallnotsolicit,accept,oragreetoacceptfor themselvesorarelative, the following: 1)anygift,ofwhichtheknownorreadilyapparentvalueforeachseparategift, exceedsseventy-five ($75) dollars in value; 2)anygiftthatmightreasonablytendtoinfluencethemto act improperlyin the discharge of officialduties,orreasonably tendtoimproperly reward official conduct; or 3)anygiftfromanylobbyistregisteredunderchapter2.94ofthisCode,ofwhichthe knownorreadilyapparent value foreach separate giftexceeds ten($10) dollars invalue. b)Special Applications. Subsection Aabove does not include: 1)political contributionsmade or received andreportedinaccordance withlaw; 2)awards,suchasplaques,certificates,trophiesorpersonalizedmementos,which arereasonablein light of the occasion andpublicly presented inrecognition of public service; 3)agiftconferredonaccountofkinshiporapersonal,professional,orbusiness relationshipindependentof the official status of the recipient; 4)giftsorothertokensofrecognitionpresentedbyrepresentativesof governmentalbodiesorpoliticalsubdivisionswhoareactingintheirofficial capacitieswhichareacceptedforthecityorinconjunctionwiththeofficeholder duties ofanelected official; 5)commerciallyreasonableloansmadetoanofficeroremployeeintheordinary courseofthelender's business; 6)complimentary copiesof trade publications; 7)reasonablehosting,includingtravelandexpenses,entertainment,mealsor refreshmentsfurnishedinconnectionwithpublicevents,appearancesor ceremoniesrelatedtoofficialcitybusiness,iffurnishedbythesponsorof suchpublicevent;orinconnectionwithattendingseminarsorworkshops, speakingengagements,teaching,orrenderingotherpublicassistanceto an organization or another governmental entity; 8)anhonorarium,transportationorlodging,theacceptanceofwhichisnot prohibitedunderSections36.07 and 36.08, Texas Penal Code; 9)aticketor admissionpass,regardlessof theactualor factvalueoftheticketor admissionpass,to an event that is sponsoredor conductedby the City; Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 9 10)aticketoradmissionpass,regardlessoftheactualorfacevalueoftheticketor admissionpass,toaneventinwhichtheofficer oremployee isparticipating in connection withofficial duties orinwhichtheofficeroremployeeisparticipating inconnectionwithhisspouse'sorchild'spositionorduties,providedthatthe receiptofsuchticketisreportedasareportablegiftifsuchreportingisrequired under section 2.92.070 B.2.ofthisCode; and 11)anysolicitationforcivilorcharitablecauses,oradmissiontoacharityevent providedbythesponsor oftheevent,wheretheofferisunsolicited by the officer oremployee. City of El Paso, §2.92.040\[Gifts\] Example #4 No officer of the city or a relative thereof shall: Accept any gift from any person that might reasonably tend to influence such officer in the discharge of such person's official duties. The prohibition against gifts shall not apply to: a)Alawful campaign contribution; b)An honorarium in consideration for services unless the officer would not have been asked to provide the services but for the officer's position; c)Meals, lodging, transportation in connection with services rendered by the officer at a conference, seminar or similar event that is more than merely perfunctory; d)Complimentary copies of trade publications and other related materials; e)Attendance at hospitality functions at local, regional, state or national association meetings and/or conferences; f)Any gift which would have been offered or given to the person if such person was not an officer or employee of the city; g)An occasional itemwith a value less than $50.00; h)Tee shirts, caps and other similar promotional material; i)Meals, transportation and lodging in connection with a seminar or conference at which the officer is providing services; j)Gifts on account of kinship or a personal, or professional, or business relationship independent of the officer's status; k)Complimentary attendance at political or charitable fund raising events; and l)Meals, lodging, transportation, or entertainment furnished in connection with public events, appearances or ceremonies related to official city business, if furnished by the sponsor of such public events. City of Farmer’s Branch,§2-279\[Standards of Conduct\] Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 10 C.Notes: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 11 Section 3.Outside Employment A.Questions: 1.Should the Code restrict employment outside of city hall?YES orNO 2.If yes, will those restrictions apply to: Employees Elected officials 3.If the Code covers outside employment, will it: Require pre-approval from supervisor Cover only employment that is related to the public duties Cover any employment even if unrelated to public duties B.Sample Language: Example #1 A city official or employee shall not solicit, accept, or engage in concurrent outside employment or work activity which could reasonably be expected to impair independence of judgment in, or faithful performance of, their official duties. A city official or employee shall not engage in outside employment, including self-employment, where such employment would constitute a conflict of interest or would adversely affect the city official's or employee's performance of his or her work responsibilities with the city. For employees, all outside employment shall comply with the city's employment personnel policies or procedures. City of Bastrop, §1.15.036 \[Conflicting Outside Employment\] Example #2 (a)Generalrule.ACityofficialoremployeeshallnotsolicit,accept,orengagein concurrentoutsideemploymentwhichcouldreasonably beexpectedtoimpair independence ofjudgment in, or faithful performanceof, official duties. (b)Specialapplication.Thefollowingspecialruleappliesinadditiontothegeneral rule:ACityofficialoremployeeshallnotprovideservicestoan outsideemployer relatedtothe official'soremployee'sCity duties. (c)Otherrules.Thegeneralrulestatedaboveappliesinadditiontoallotherrules relatingtooutsideemploymentofCityofficialsandemployees,including requirementsforobtaining priorapprovalofoutsideemployment as applicable.City of San Antonio, §2-48 \[Conflicting Outside Employment\] Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 12 C.Notes: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 13 Section 4.Representation of Others A.Questions: 1.Will the Code hinder the ability of city officials to advocate on behalf of other persons before city boards or commissions?YES orNO? 2.If the Code restricts the representation of others, will it apply to: Employees Electeds AllBoards and Commission Members Certain Boards and Commissions, such as P&Z, Board of adjustment, _________ 3.If the Code limits the representation of others, will it exempt representation: Before Boards the person does not serve on Without pay Of one’s Self (regarding own property or business) Of one’s Relatives B.Sample Language: Example #1 Representation. A presentation of fact, either by words or by conduct, made to induce someone to act. Representation does not include appearance as a witness in litigation or other official proceedings. City of Laredo,Section 1.02(cc)\[Conflicts of Interest\] Example #2 No officer of the city or a relative thereof shall: … Represent or appear in behalf of private interests of others before the city council, or any agency, board, commission, corporation, or committee of the city, nor shall represent any private interests of others in any action or proceeding involving the city, nor voluntarily participate on behalf of others in any litigation to which the city is, or might be, an adverse party. The restrictions of this subsection do not prohibit an officer, or relative of an officer, who is the president, vice president or officer of a homeowners association from appearing before the city council, or any agency, board, commission, or committee of the city to represent such homeowners association, except that no such officer or relative of such officer shall appear before the agency, board, commission or committee of the city of which such officer is a member. Farmer’s Branch, §2-279 \[Standards of Conduct\] Example #3 a)RepresentationofprivateinterestsbeforetheCitybyamemberoftheboard. ACityofficialoremployeewhoisamemberofaboard orother City body shallnot representanyperson,group, orentity: 1)Beforethatboard or body; Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 14 2)BeforeCitystaffhavingresponsibilityformakingrecommendationsto,or takinganyactiononbehalfof,thatboardorbody,unlesstheboard orbodyis onlyadvisory in nature;or 3)BeforeaboardorotherCitybodywhichhasappellatejurisdictionoverthe boardorbodyofwhichtheCityofficialoremployeeisamember,ifanyissue relatestothe official'sor employee'sofficialduties. b)Representationof privateinterestsbeforetheCitybyCity officialsand employees. 1)Generalrule.ACityofficialoremployeeshallnotrepresentforcompensation anyperson,group,orentity,otherthanhimselforherself,orhisorherspouse orminorchildren,beforetheCity.Forpurposesofthissubsection,theterm compensationmeansmoneyoranyotherthingofvaluethatisreceived,oristo bereceived,inreturnfororinconnectionwithsuchrepresentation. 2)Exceptionforboardmembers.TherulestatedinSubsection(b)(1)doesnot applytoapersonwhoisclassifiedasaCityofficial onlybecause heorshe isan appointedmemberofaboard orother City body. c)Prestigeofofficeandimproperinfluence.Inconnectionwiththerepresentation ofprivateinterestsbeforetheCity,aCityofficial oremployeeshallnot: 1)Assertthe prestigeofthe official'sor employee'sCity position forthe purpose of advancing privateinterests; or 2)Stateorimplythathe orsheisabletoinfluenceCityactiononanybasisother thanthemerits. d)Representation inlitigation adverse tothe City. 1)Officialsandemployees(otherthanboardmembers).ACityofficialor employee,otherthanapersonwhoisclassifiedasanofficialonlybecausehe orsheisanappointedmemberofaboardorotherCitybody,shallnotrepresent anyperson,group,orentity,otherthanhimselforherself,orhisorherspouseor minorchildren,inanylitigationtowhichtheCityisaparty,iftheinterestsof thatperson,group, or entityareadversetotheinterestsof theCity. e)Boardmembers.ApersonwhoisclassifiedasaCityofficialonlybecauseheorshe isanappointedmemberofaboardorotherCitybodyshallnotrepresentanyperson, group,orentity,otherthanhimselforherself,orhisorherspouseorminorchildren, inanylitigationtowhichtheCityisaparty,iftheinterestsofthatperson,group,or entityareadversetointerestsoftheCityandthematterissubstantiallyrelatedtothe official'sdutiesto theCity. City of San Antonio, §2-47\[Representation of Private Interests\] Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 15 C.Notes: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 16 Section 5.Improper Influence A.Questions: 1.Will the Code preclude the use of one’s official position to provide a benefit or impose a harm upon a person or business that would not otherwise be due to the same degree as the general publicYES orNO? 2.Will the Code seek to prevent: Verbal or written representations of undue influence Conduct (acts or omissions) asserting undue influence Both B.Sample Language: Example #1 General Rule. A city official or employee shall not use his or her official position to unfairly advance or impede private interests, or to grant or secure, or attempt to grant or secure, for any person (including himself or herself) any form of special consideration, treatment, exemption, or advantage beyond that which is lawfully available to other persons. A city official or employee who represents to a person that he or she may provide an advantage to that person based on the official’s or employeesviolates this rule. City of Laredo,§2.02(a) \[Unfair Advancement of Private Interests\] Example # 2 No officer of the city or a relative thereof shall: … (5) Use such person's official position to secure special privileges or benefits for such person or others. (6) Grant any special consideration, treatment or advantage to any citizen, individual, business organization or group beyond that which is normallyavailable to every other citizen, individual, business organization or group. City of Farmer’s Branch, §2-279 \[Standards of Conduct\] Example # 3 It shall be unlawful for any elected city official to: a)Use or attempt to use the official's position to exercise any administrative powers over any city department, as provided for in section 10, article VII of the City Charter. b)Use or attempt to use the official's position to influence or attempt to influence a contractor or a recipient of grant money administered by the city to utilize the goods, labor, or services of any person for the private gain or advantage of the official or others; provided, this provision shall not be construed to prohibit an official, acting in the capacity of a citizen, from communicating with a contractor concerning matters not related to or affecting city business.City of Houston,§18-3 \[Standards of Conduct\] Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 17 C.Notes: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Bojorquez Law Firm, PC ©Worksheet: Module #2January 27, 2018 for the City of Denton, TexasCode of Ethicspage 18 Ethics Ordinance Drafting Process: Proposed Outline 5ğƷĻ 5ğǤ {ƷğƩƷ źƒĻ aĻĻƷźƓŭ hǒƷƌźƓĻ Dec 19 Tuesday 1 pm 1.Discussion Topics Applicability Policy Statement Oversight Function Staff Support of the Oversight Function Training Advisory Opinions Jan 27 Saturday 9 am 1.Report on Previous Meeting 2.Discussion Topics Conflicts of Interest Gifts, Honoraria, Travel, Meals, Entertainment Outside Employment (offers, soliciting, moonlighting, revolving door) Representation of Others Improper Influence Feb 6 Tuesday Noon 2 pm 1.Report on Previous Meeting 2.Discussion Topics Abuse of Information Abuse of Resources Abuse of Position Hindrance (thwart or interfere) Disclosures Feb 20 Tuesday Noon 2 pm 1.Report on Previous Meeting 2.Discussion Topics Complaints Sanctions Dismissals 3.Review of Draft Mar 6 Tuesday Noon 2 pm 1.Review of Draft 2.First Public Hearing Mar 20 Tuesday Noon 2 pm 1.Review of Draft 2.Second Public Hearing NOTE: This is a general outline and is subject to change based on how the discussions proceed with City Council. � � � . � W V / V / � �� V / � O ■� V / V / ■� � O � O V �� � U � C6 � � - � U •� � � � � � � O � U � u � � O 00 � M 0 � IL � co J N N 7 � O O m � � C O C N 0 O � U � � � � M � L � � � J N N 7 � O O m � X � C O C N 0 O � U