Notice Of Acceptance Of Applications For Jacksonville Ethics Commission Vacancy
February 21, 2017
The Jacksonville Ethics Commission is currently accepting applications for a vacancy on the Ethics Commission. The Ethics Commission has a long, distinguished history in the City of Jacksonville of ensuring transparent and open government for the citizens. Among its many outstanding accomplishments, the Ethics Commission has drafted and implemented the Jacksonville Ethics Code and successfully assisted in the establishment of an independent Office of Ethics, Compliance and Oversight that is primarily responsible for administering the Ethics Code.
Per Section 602.921 of the Jacksonville Ethics Code, the Ethics Commission has the following powers and duties:
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(a) Receive, and to investigate and issue findings with regard to any sworn written complaint alleging a violation of the Jacksonville Ethics Code or by a complaint initiated by a minimum vote of six members of the Commission alleging a violation of the Ethics Code.
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(b) Provide assistance and input into the management and coordination of the training and education of local officers and employees in state and local ethics laws, as well as all public records and sunshine law training throughout the government.
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(c) Upon employee or citizen complaint, or its own initiative, seek information and gather facts for the purpose of reviewing any circumstance or situation of which the Commission may become aware that appears to violate or may potentially violate an acceptable standard of ethics conduct for City officers and employees as delineated in Section 1.202(d) of the Charter.
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(d) Levy civil fines or penalties authorized in the Jacksonville Ethics Code for violations of the City's Ethics Code; and
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(e) Act as the hiring committee, subject to Council confirmation, for the executive director of the Ethics Oversight and Compliance Office.
The Ethics Commission is comprised of nine (9) members appointed by either designated City of Jacksonville governmental officials or the Ethics Commission. The Ethics Commission is responsible for selecting three (3) of the nine (9) Commission members. This application is for the selection of a new member by the Ethics Commission.
If you are interested in potentially being selected by the Ethics Commission to serve on the Commission, please complete this application.