- 9:15 am
- Third Wednesday of the month
- Administrative Conference Room at City Hall
Board Of Ethics Members
- Dick Drury, Chair
- Tom Brewer, Vice Chair
- Lori Nines, Secretary
- Regis Ingram
- Lori Higginbotham
- Don Stevenson
- Dave Taylor (Council Liaison)
Code of Ethics
The City Council enacted a Code of Ethics and established a Board of Ethics to manage its implementation. The Code of Ethics was not a response to ethical problems in the City of Lakeway. It was a response to a typical concern in any growing organization. The purpose in establishing controls and procedures is to assure expectations of ethical conduct are clearly understood and practiced.
Code of Ethics Provisions
The Code of Ethics provides that it is unlawful and a violation of the Code to directly or indirectly knowingly give or provide gratuitous economic benefits, exceeding a total value of $ 50 per donor per calendar year, to any Person elected, appointed, or employed to serve the City in any office or position.
Individuals Subject to the Code of Ethics
Every person appointed, elected, employed (with the exception of seasonal employees) or contracted to serve the city in any office or position, and every person filing for election.
Individuals Affected by the Code of Ethics
- Anyone who is conducting or attempting to conduct business of any nature with the City.
- Anyone who stands to derive a material economic benefit, either directly or indirectly, from any transaction with the City.
- Anyone who has, or maintains a position adverse to the City in any legal or administrative proceedings.
Complaint for a Violation of the Code of Ethics
To file a complaint for a violation of the Code of Ethics, please complete this
form and forward to a member of the Board of Ethics.
Penalties for Violating the Code of Ethics
For employees, penalties may include reprimand,suspension, forfeiture of position, and possibly a fine.
For individuals and businesses, penalties may include a fine and/or criminal charges. The Board of Ethics may also recommend to the City Council that such a person or business be barred from future dealings with the City, either permanently or for a specficied period of time.
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