Item 37 - Discuss and Consider Prepare an Ordinance Prohibiting Contracts with City Officials and their Immediate Family Members

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Ch. Art. Div. 2 7 35 20 San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 2: Government (4-2019) §27.3580 Ethics Commission Advice Any City Official or Filer may request that the Ethics Commission provide written advice concerning the legality of accepting any specific benefit, or concerning the legality of any other activity discussed in this Division. Such request shall contain sufficient information to allow the Ethics Commission or its staff to properly consider the matter. (“Ethics Commission Advice” added 4-29-2002 by O-19055 N.S.) §27.3581 Enforcement (a) Any person who believes that a violation of any portion of this Division has occurred may file a complaint with the Ethics Commission. (b) The Ethics Commission may elect to enforce the provisions of this Division administratively pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 6, Division 4, or may otherwise recommend or refer enforcement actions to the City Attorney or other law enforcement agency with jurisdiction. (c) Nothing in this Division limits the authority of the City Attorney, any law enforcement authority, or any prosecuting attorney to enforce the provisions of this Division under any circumstances where the City Attorney, law enforcement agency, or prosecuting attorney otherwise has lawful authority to do so. (“Enforcement” added 4-29-2002 by O-19055 N.S.) § 27.3582 Application of Requirements The requirements imposed by this Division on City Officials shall not apply to any City Official who terminated his or her City service or whose term of office expired prior to the effective date of this Division; provided, however, that a person who returns to City service on or after the effective date of this Division shall be subject to the requirements of this Division. (“Application of Requirements” added 4-29-2002 by O-19055 N.S.)