A. The Town Council and Boards have the duty to bring a matter concerning an alleged violation to the Ethics Commission for investigation and appropriate action including levying penalties under this Code of Ethics.

B. Any Council members found to have violated any provision of this Code of Ethics, by clear and convincing evidence, shall be subject to a public reprimand by the Town Council and may be subject to a censure if deemed appropriate by the Ethics Commission.

C. Any Board members found to have violated any provision of this Code of Ethics, by clear and convincing evidence, shall be subject to a public reprimand by the Town Council and may be subject to a censure if deemed appropriate by the Ethics Commission. Furthermore, upon such a finding by the Ethics Commission, the Town Council shall have good cause to remove such Board member from the Board upon which they sit.

D. The penalties contained herein shall not limit the Town from bringing any action at law or equity, including civil or criminal action under federal, state, or local law for violation of this Code of Ethics, a breach of public trust, a breach of fiduciary duty, or any other related violation. The Town shall be entitled to its costs and expenses in pursing such action, including reasonable attorneys’ fees. (Ord. No. 2022-06 §2 (Exh. A)).