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Final Passage of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code, Including Article VIII (Sunshine Ordinance) of Chapter II (Administration) to Clarify Enforcement Provisions and Provide for Other Updates and Enhancements to the Sunshine Ordinance. (City Attorney 10023040)
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CITY OF ALAMEDA ORDINANCE NO.__________
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AMENDING THE ALAMEDA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (SUNSHINE ORDINANCE) OF CHAPTER II (ADMINISTRATION) TO CLARIFY ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR OTHER UPDATES AND ENHANCEMENTS TO THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Section 2-93.2 (Complaint Procedures Regarding Alleged Violations of the Sunshine Ordinance) of Section 2-93 (Enforcement Provisions) of Article VIII (Sunshine Ordinance) of the Alameda Municipal Code is amended, as follows:
2-93.2 - Complaint Procedures Regarding Alleged Violations of the Sunshine Ordinance.
a. Any person may file a complaint against any violation of the Sunshine Ordinance no more than fifteen (15) days after the alleged violation. Such complaints shall be heard by the Commission consistent with this Code. No complaint shall be accepted when filed against a member of the City Council or an officially declared candidate within forty-five (45) days of a City election
b. Upon filing of an official complaint form (including submittal of all evidence) with the City Clerk's Office, the complainant and the City (as respondent) shall appear at a hearing scheduled, in consultation with all relevant parties, including the Commission members, as soon as practicable and no later than thirty (30) business days from the date the complaint is filed unless all r...
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