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ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -J:t tf "J,
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A "POLICY ON SUSPECTED MISCONDUCT AND
DISHONESTY POLICY" FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
adopts a "Policy on Suspected Misconduct and Dishonesty Policy" in
form attached hereto as Exhibit "A", incorporated by reference
herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas'Government
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required
by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 22nd day of August, 2005
Cf{Y. OF LA PORTE
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Alton E. Porter, Mayor
By:
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City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
REQlsT FOR CITY COUNCIL AG&DA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: AU2ust 22. 2005
Appropriation
Requested By: Mirhsu'l Dnlhy ('PA, Ant Dirl"rtnr nfFin
urce of Funds:
Department: FIl>l A ~CE
Amount Budgeted:
Report:
Resolution:
Ordinance:
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Budgeted Item:
Exhibits:
Exhibits: Fraud Policv
Exhibits:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The management of the City is a responsible for implementing appropriate administrative systems and policies that
will sufficiently diminish the risk of fraud.
A policy was provided by our outside audit firm as a guide. This policy has minor customization to that
recommended standard, and has been reviewed by the Fiscal Affairs Committee.
> Our goal is to establish and maintain an environment offairness and honesty for our employees and
citizens.
> The policy establishes a definition of misconduct and dishonesty with specific reporting and follow up
and investigation procedures.
Action Required bv Council:
Approve the attached Policy on Suspected Misconduct and Dishonesty
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