Board of ethics

Board Overview

The purpose of the Board of Ethics is to issue advisory opinions on ethical issues arising under the Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics; to hear inquires or complaints; and to issue finding and recommendations regarding alleged violations of the Code. View the Board of Ethics Handout (PDF).

View the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

At A Glance

Specifications	Details
Established by	Ordinance O-2014-0039 (PDF)
Number on Board	Five at large board members
Length of Term	3 Years
City Council Liaison	None
Staff Liaison	Dirk Nelson, City Attorney
Regular Meeting Time	Quarterly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM
Regular Meeting Location	City Hall, City Manager’s Conference Room

Special Requirements

All members are appointed by the City Council. Membership consists of five (5) at large community members who are appointed by a majority vote of City Council. Council will appoint a minimum of three city residents to serve on the Board. In selecting and appointing the other two members, City Council may appoint non-city residents. Where possible, priority shall be given to city residents. Appointees shall have expertise in ethics acquired through education or experience.

Current Members

Name	Appointed	Expires	Term #
Katherine Burgess, Chair	Feb. 2020	Jan. 2023	3
Roger Haar	March 2018	Jan. 2021	2
Gail Harris	March 2018	Jan. 2021	1
Laurie Meininger	March 2018	Jan. 2021	1
David Smith	Feb. 2020	Jan. 2023	1
Amber Blake, Interim City Manager	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dirk Nelson, Staff Liaison	N/A	N/A	N/A