PUBLIC CENSURE HEARING TO REVIEW THE CENSURE AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION, CONSIDER EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY, AND DETERMINE IF CENSURE IS WARRANTED April 15, 2025
Censure Process
Public Censure Hearing
The member must be given the opportunity to be heard during the hearing, including the opportunity to refute evidence.
The member shall not participate in the City Council’s deliberations after the public hearing is closed or in any vote by the City Council on the proposed censure.
Council should:
Review the Ad Hoc recommendation
Consider evidence and testimony
Determine if Censure is warranted
Council Policy 4.08 – Council Censure
“A City Council decision to censure requires the adoption of a Resolution with appropriate findings. Findings must be based on substantial evidence that the member has engaged in conduct that violates a law, regulation, City policy, or the City Code of Ethics. The issuance of a resolution of censure requires a majority vote of the City Council.”
Council Policy 3.13 – Councilmember and Commissioner Conduct Policy https://ecode360.com/ST5019/laws/LF2161055.pdf
Council Policy 4.07 – Decorum
https://ecode360.com/43728010#43728010
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