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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 <br />of conduct in section .02. The complaint must contain supporting facts for the allegation. The <br />city 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 <br />conflict of interest, and (2) that the complaint has been lodged in good faith and not for <br />impermissible purposes such as delay. The city council's determination must be made within 30 <br />days of the filing of the allegation with the city clerk. If the council determines that there is an <br />adequate justification for holding a hearing, the hearing must be held within 30 days of the city <br />council's determination. At the hearing, the person accused must have the opportunity to be <br />heard. If after the hearing, the council finds that a violation of a standard has occurred or does <br />exist, the council may censure the person, refer the matter for criminal prosecution, request an <br />official not to participate in a decision, or remove an appointed member of an advisory board or <br />commission from office. <br />OFFICIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST <br />43 <br />