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| Seal of Fort Bend County, Texas |
Sec. 18-16. - Procedures; duties.
(a)
The
commission may establish for itself rules of order, evidence, or
procedure that are consistent with principles of due
process and not in conflict with applicable state law. Copies of
commission rules of order, evidence, or procedure shall be
posted on the city's internet website and maintained in the city
secretary's office for inspection and purchase at the fees
prescribed by law.
(b)
Neither
the commission nor any member shall have power to take action except by
authority of majority vote, which shall mean the vote of
at least four members.
(c)
The
commission may request the city attorney to provide legal advice,
including any necessary training, or it may request of
city council that special outside counsel be employed to serve in an
advisory capacity to the commission. The commission may
also request that city council employ or retain any additional staff
that the commission may deem necessary, but no person
employed or retained by the commission shall be considered an officer
or employee of the city.
(d)
Upon
the receipt of a sworn, written complaint of any person the commission
shall, or upon its own initiative may, review alleged
acts of impropriety on the part of city officials. Upon the
commission's request, the office of inspector general
shall provide the commission with necessary assistance in the
investigation of complaints.
(e)
If
the commission concludes that there is reasonable cause to believe
that impropriety has occurred, the commission shall make
a detailed written report of such conduct and forward its finding to
the mayor, city council, the city attorney, and any
appropriate department, agency, commission, or board.
(f)
If
the commission concludes that there is not reasonable cause to believe
that impropriety has occurred, it shall promptly report
such finding to the city official who is the subject of the complaint
and the person who submitted the complaint.
Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Attorney Andy Nolen has over 22 years experience representing persons accused of committing criminal violations of State and Federal law.
Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Attorney Andy Nolen treats every
person they represent as if they were a friend and neighbor. When you
call, likely Andy Nolen will answer your call himself. You will be
dealing with Attorneys, not secretaries, assistants, or answering
machines.
If
we can be of any assistance, or you just want to talk about your
situation, please call Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Attorney Andy Nolen at 832-480-8951.
