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Ethics Complaint - Event Four involving City Manager Steve Hill
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SUMMARY:
That interim manager Steve Hill did authorize himself and a City employee (Jerry Kerley) to take off of work to play golf in violation of 1-707(1) and (2) of the City policy. City policy promulgated through the HRO and Finance maintain in writing that employees who want to take off for golf events must use a personal day. The charter further outlines that the manager is responsible for implementing policy. Authority for council to change this would require the changing of the City ordinance in a public meeting that is advertised and recorded by a quorum of the Council.
City Council shall either determine that the complaint has merit, determine that the complaint does not have merit or determine that the complaint has sufficient merit to warrant further investigation. If the Council determines that a complaint warrants further investigation, it shall authorize an investigation by the City Attorney or another individual or entity chosen by the City Council. (§ 1-710(3))
The complaint lodged against Jerry Kerley, an employee, should be considered by the Personnel Board.
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Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Determine merits of complaint