§ 2-94. Distribution and training.

(a)

Within thirty (30) days after entering upon the duties of his or her position, every new official or employee shall be furnished with information about this Code of Ethics. The failure of any person to receive a copy of this code shall have no effect on that person's duty to comply with this code or on the enforcement of its provisions. Upon appointment to a board or commission, such official shall be provided with a copy of the Ethics Code. The Code of Ethics shall be posted on the City's webpage.

(b)

The Compliance Auditor, in consultation with City Council, the City Manager, the Ethics Review Board, Human Resources Department and City Attorney's Office, shall develop and implement a comprehensive training program for the officials and employees of the City on the provisions of this Code of Ethics, Section 141 of the City Charter, and V.T.C.A., Local Government Code ch. 171. Such materials and programs shall be designed to maximize understanding of the obligations imposed by these ethics laws, as well as to prepare City officials and employees to ensure the good judgment necessary to accomplish the statement of purpose in section 2-41 above.

(c)

The Office of the City Manager and Department of Human Resources shall enact an administrative directive requiring that all departments provide their employees with training on the Ethics Code at least once every other calendar year. Training shall be provided to all City departments by video or live presentation and will include educational materials. Additional presentations shall be offered to any department where necessary to accommodate large numbers of employees.

(d)

The Office of the City Attorney shall notify the Compliance Auditor and department directors regarding any significant amendments to the Ethics Code within twenty (20) business days of adoption. Department directors shall disseminate the information to department employees.

(e)

Information shall be provided to employees terminating City service regarding the restrictions on former City employees in division 3 of this code.

(Ord. No. 2013-05-09-0317, § 2(Att. B), 5-9-13)