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Consideration pursuant to Section 3.8 of the City Charter to consider initiation of City Council proceedings regarding potential violation of Section 14.1 and applicability of Section 3.7(b) of the City Charter regarding Missouri Ethics Commission filings dated April 20, 2017 that relate to Councilmember Diane Forte.
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Issue/Request:
Mayor Rhoads will be asking the following question of the City Council: Shall the City Council proceed to consider the qualification of Councilmember Forte in light of the April 20, 2017 Missouri Ethics Commission filings?
Background:
The Mayor has requested that this item be placed on the Agenda for the City Council to have the opportunity to discuss whether it wishes to consider initiation of action under the relevant provisions of the City Charter as it relates to the Missouri Ethics Commission findings regarding a complaint filed against Councilmember Forte.
Because the City Council is the judge of qualifications of its’ members, and the sole authority to determine whether a violation of City Charter Section 14.1 exists is vested with the City Council, it is appropriate that the City Council discuss and consider whether it wishes to take any action.
For reference, a copy of the Missouri Ethics Commission documents received by the City in connection with the above-referenced inquiries have been included.