§ 2-65. Violation of standards of conduct; appeals.  


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  • The failure of any officer or employee to comply with or the violation of one or more of the standards of conduct set forth in this article, which apply to such person, shall constitute grounds for expulsion, reprimand, removal from office or discharge, whichever is applicable. In the case of an employee of the city, disciplinary action and appeals therefrom shall be in conformance with procedures established by the personnel rules and regulations. Where no specific appeal procedure is otherwise prescribed, the appeal shall be to the city council. In the case of a city councilmember, the matter shall be decided by a majority of the remainder of the councilmembers. In the case of members of boards, commissions, committees and authorities, the matters shall be decided by the city council. The decision of these bodies shall be final in the absence of bias, prejudice or fraud.

(Code 1964, Amended, § 2.68)