§ 2-44. Disciplinary action.  


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  • (a)

    In addition to any other remedy provided by law, a person who is subject to the provisions of this division and who is found by the board of ethics to have violated its provisions may, in the case of a public official, be subject to censure or reprimand.

    (b)

    Upon direction of the board of ethics, a petition may be filed for injunctive relief, or any other appropriate relief, in the county superior court, or in any other court having proper venue and jurisdiction, for the purpose of requiring compliance with the provisions of this division. In addition, the court may issue an order to cease and desist from the violation of this division. The court also may void an official action taken by any official which action was prohibited by this division, provided that the legal action to void the matter was brought within 90 days of the occurrence of the official action, if the court deems voiding the action to be in the best interest of the public. The court, after hearing and considering all the circumstances in the case, may grant all or part of the relief sought. However, the court may not void any official action appropriating public funds, levying taxes or providing for the issuance of bonds, notes or other evidences of public obligation.

(Ord. of 11-14-89, § 117; Code 1977, § 3-20-47)