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CHARTER COMMISSION
October 20, 1997
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Present: Tim Old, Chair
Kathy Czar, Steve Keister, Mary Ruch, Howard Ueberman, Laurie Maher,
Richard Slivik, Don Valsvik & Nance Purcell
Others: David Magnuson, Stillwater City Attorney
Mr. Old called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Minutes from the September 15th
meeting were approved with Mary Ruch moving for approvaL Kathy Czar seconded,
Conflict of Interest
After lengthy discussion, the proPosed Conflict of Inter.est amendmenUO the Stillwater
City Charter was apprOved with the following changes: .
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Section 7:10 c. After discussing who was to be included on the The Board of
Ethics and in consideration of David Magnuson's suggested criteria for
membership (reasonable knowledge of governmental process, sound ethical
character, and leadership Skills) it was decided to ". . .include the Chairs of all
City Boards and CommissiOJ]I~ Any member of the Board of Ethics who is party
to a complaint shall recuseJW or herself from participation ,in ari'y" discussion or
decision with regard to that investigation or complaint. Insofar as possible
under state law, the City Council shall authorize the Board to issue binding
advisory opinions upon request. The Board of Ethics may also conduct
investigations on its own initiative and on referral or complaint, refer cases for
prosecution, and hire independent counsel. . . ."
Nance Purcell moved, Laurie Maher seconded. All in favor.
Section 7:10 f. was changed to read: "A finding by the Board of Ethics that a
public officer has knowingly violated this provision is grounds for removal
from office."
Nance Purcell moved, Laurie Mah'fe seconded. 8 in favor, 1 opposed.
Section 7:10 g. was changed to read: "A finding by the Board of Ethics that a
pUblic employee has knowingly violated this provision is grounds for
termination or other disciplinary action under terms and condition of their
employment contract, ~ any."
Richard Slivik moved, Laurie Maher seconded. All in favor.
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Richard Slivik moved that the whole document be approved as amended. Kathy Czar
seconded. 6 in favor, 1 opposed.
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A cover letter and copies of the document, as amended, will be sent to City Soard and
Commission Chairs, City Council and the city attorney by October 24, 1997.
Laurie Maher moved to table discussion of City Manager, Richard Slivik seconded.
All in favor.
Kathy Czar moved to continue Old and New Business. Richard Slivik seconded.
All in favor.
Laurie Maher moved to adjourn. Nance Purcell seconded. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Nance Purcell