It is the purpose of the Board of Ethics to advise and make recommendations to the City Council of the City of Chula Vista on all matters relating to potential unethical conduct and to make such necessary and appropriate recommendations to the City Council for the implementation of the code of ethics, as set forth in Chapter 2.01 CVMC, and amendments thereto, which may become necessary from time to time. The Board of Ethics will serve as a hearing body for violations of the code of ethics, as set forth in Chapter 2.01 CVMC, and shall render impartial and objective opinions and ensure that those covered by the code of ethics are appropriately informed.

Members of the Board of Ethics should be aware that they are in a unique position of trust given their role under this chapter and as such must strive to avoid any appearance of bias or partiality. Accordingly, they should be aware that their conduct and actions will be scrutinized by the public at all times, but particularly during the election cycle. (Ord. 3264 § 1, 2013).