Appendix 28. Enforcement.

Any qualified voter of the City who alleges that a member of the City Council has violated Section 27 may complain thereof to the City Clerk, in a signed and sworn written statement specifying in detail the violation or violations alleged. The City Clerk shall provide a copy of the complaint to the member of the Council accused therein, to other members of the City Council and to the City Manager. Within ten (10) days after receiving the complaint, the accused member shall respond thereto, in a signed and sworn written statement delivered to the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall provide a copy of the response to the complainant, to other members of the City Council and to the City Manager. Within thirty (30) days after the date of the response or the last day for a timely response, whichever is earlier, the City Council shall hold a special meeting to determine whether violation of Section 27 has been established by clear and convincing evidence. If the City Council so determines by a vote of at least eight (8) members, the office of the accused member shall be declared vacant and the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with Section 13 or 16, as applicable. The decision of the City Council shall be final.