A. There is hereby created an ethics board for city of Monroe public officials. The purpose of this board is to issue advisory opinions on the provisions of the code of ethics provided for in Chapter 2.52 MMC and Chapter 42.23 RCW; and to review and report to the city council on any alleged violations of the code of ethics, all as set forth below. The board shall also provide recommendations on amendments to the ethics ordinance, as directed by the city council.

B. The ethics board shall be composed of five members. None of these may be a public official, city employee or immediate family of either. The mayor shall appoint the board members, with the confirmation of the city council. The members of the ethics board must be citizens of the United States and residents of the city they serve for at least one year before their appointment to the ethics board.

C. The board shall elect from its membership a presiding officer who shall be referred to as a chairperson who shall serve for a period of one year.

D. A majority of the ethics board shall constitute a quorum. The board shall meet as frequently as it deems necessary, or at the request of the mayor or a quorum of city council. The board shall adopt procedures governing the conduct of its meetings, hearings, and the issuance of opinions.

E. Board members shall serve without compensation and may be reimbursed by the city for reasonable expenses incurred in their exercise of the official business of the board, consistent with the expense reimbursement policies of the city and as provided for in the general provisions of this title, Chapter 4.10 MMC. (Ord. 017/2019 § 7)