Posted: March 10, 2023
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: LF031523 10

Agenda Item Title:

Approve Revisions to the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials

Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
03/15/2023
City Council Hearing Date:
03/20/2023
Staff Contact:
Joel Landeen, City Attorney
Agenda Item Summary:
The Rapid City Code of Conduct for Elected Officials was originally adopted in 2012. There have been a handful of complaints filed since the adoption of the Code and based on those experiences a decision was made to make some revisions to the Code. In addition to generally cleaning up and reorganizing the Code, the revisions require the complaint to be made on a form provided by the City and must be sworn on oath, provide clarification on the confidentiality of the complaint, allows Council leadership to dismiss a complaint without necessitating a full investigation, and requires Council leadership to inform the rest of the Council what action, if any, is being taken on a complaint.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center
None

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve
Origination Recommendation Notes:
Staff is recommending approval

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