2.28.150 Conflicts.
City officials subject to the specific prohibitions set forth in this chapter should not participate in or influence the complaint process as set forth in CVMC 2.28.090 to 2.28.140 in their official capacities. To this end, when a complaint involves a Board of Ethics member, a Councilmember (including the Mayor) or the City Attorney, the following procedures shall be followed:
A. If a complaint involves a Board of Ethics member, then the named Board of Ethics member shall recuse himself or herself.
B. If a complaint involves a Councilmember, including the Mayor, then the named Councilmember shall recuse himself or herself.
C. If the complaint involves the City Attorney, the City Attorney and his or her office shall recuse themselves. Outside counsel shall be appointed by the Board of Ethics to advise the Board of Ethics regarding a complaint alleging misconduct by the City Attorney. The Board of Ethics may establish procedures for the selection of such counsel. (Ord. 3264 § 1, 2013).