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.03. Complaint, Hearing. <br /> Any person may file a written complaint with the city clerk alleging a violation of the standards of <br /> conduct in section .02. The complaint must contain supporting facts for the allegation. The city <br /> council may hold a hearing after receiving the written complaint or upon the council's own <br /> volition. A hearing must be held only if the city council determines (1)upon advice of the city <br /> attorney, designee, or other attorney appointed by the council, that the factual allegations state a <br /> sufficient claim of a violation of these standards or rise to the level of a legally-recognized conflict <br /> of interest, and (2) that the complaint has been lodged in good faith and not for impermissible <br /> purposes such as delay. The city council's determination must be made within 30 days of the filing <br /> of the allegation with the city clerk. If the council determines that there is an adequate justification <br /> for holding a hearing, the hearing must be held within 30 days of the city council's determination. <br /> At the hearing, the person accused must have the opportunity to be heard. If after the hearing, the <br /> council finds that a violation of a standard has occurred or does exist, the council may censure the <br /> person, refer the matter for criminal prosecution, request an official not to participate in a decision, <br /> or remove an appointed member of an advisory board or commission from office. <br /> Created by the League of Minnesota Cities Ethics Advisory Panel October 2009 <br />