A. The ethics board shall also render written opinions concerning the applicability of the code of ethics to hypothetical circumstances or situations upon the request of the mayor or any council member. Requests for opinions from the public must be approved by either the mayor or a majority vote of council.

B. The city shall release copies of any written report resulting from a review of a complaint and any written censures or reprimands issued by the city council in response to public records requests as consistent with Chapter 42.56 RCW and any other applicable public disclosure laws.

C. The mayor shall provide staff, as he or she deems appropriate, to assist the ethics board.

D. The city clerk shall cause a copy of the code of ethics to be distributed to every public officer of the city within thirty days after enactment of the ordinance codified in this chapter. The ordinance codified in this chapter will also be made available on the city’s web page and hard copies will be made available upon request. (Ord. 017/2019 § 7)