I did
something bad
something bad
What happens when a person is excluded based on a legally protected characteristic or status
Discrimination
The name of the provision governing advocating for the private interests of another
Representation
Use this report quarterly when you are given something of value
Gift
This section covers standards of behavior and civility
12A-4
Conversations with a city attorney representing you
Privileged communications
The violation that occurs when I work to hire or supervise my relatives
Nepotism
The name of the provision that applies to information that is not available to the public, work product, or privileged
Confidentiality
This report must be filed with the city manager within 30 days of receipt
Donation
This section addresses standards related to gifts
12A-12
Draft documents concerning city business or policy not yet released to the public
Work product
The violation that occurs when I come against another for filing a complaint
Retaliation
Any contract other than one that by law must be awarded on a competitive bid basis
Discretionary contracts
Gifts valued above this amount must be reported unless an exception applies
$300
This section addresses using a position with the city to take official action resulting in a personal benefit
12A-13
Information gathered in this type of meeting pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act
Closed meetings
The standard violated when a person takes actions to benefit themselves to the detriment of the city
Behavior
Communication to a city official to influence or persuade them on a municipal question
Lobbying
Donations valued above this amount must be reported
$1,000
This section addresses standards related to donations
12A-15
Information related to these is confidential until made public by the inspector general
Investigations
This standard is violated when a city official berates a city employee
Civility
This authority of the EAC to hear alleged violations is not affected by a city official's or employees' termination
Jurisdiction
An employee may only accept meals, travel, lodging, or entertainment if it is related to this
Job duties
A type of disclosure made by a person who was paid to be a council member's treasurer
Campaign
This is an opinion written by request about the ethical implications of future behavior
Advisory opinions