Ordinance 2021-16ORDINANCE NO. 2021-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS, APPOINTING A CODE OF ETHICS COUNCIL
SUBCOMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE SCOPE AND AUTHORITY
OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF
ITS MEMBERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie established a Code of Ethics on May
20, 2014 to define the bounds of reasonable ethical behavior by the City Council and all appointed
City Offices; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas has investigated and determined
that it will be advantageous and beneficial to the City of Wylie, Texas and its citizens to create a
Code of Ethics Council Subcommittee ("Subcommittee") for recommendation to the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, the Subcommittee has the responsibility to review the current Code of Ethics
and make a recommendation to Council regarding any revisions to the policy; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas:
SECTION 1. The Subcommittee shall consist of three (3) members, to be appointed by
the City Council for the remainder of the term that said member serves on the City Council, or
until said member resigns from the Subcommittee, whichever occurs first. The City Manager or
designated representative will serve as the staff liaison.
SECTION 2. The Subcommittee shall meet as needed and as determined by the
Subcommittee. All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
SECTION 3. The Subcommittee shall be a recommending body with no budget or
administrative authority.
SECTION 4. The Subcommittee shall be charged with the following:
(a) Advise and make recommendations to the City Council on matters relating to the Code
of Ethics.
SECTION 5. The City Council reserves the right to amend or deny any recommendation
made by the Subcommittee.
SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage.
Ordinance No. 2021-16 - Establishing a Code of Ethics Council Subcommittee
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS, ON THIS THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2021.
a7 atthew Porter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Stephanie Storm, City Secretary
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