(a) Initiate and receive complaints of violations of any of the provisions of Chapter 2.20 KGBC, Assembly – Conflict of Interest;

(b) Conduct investigations, inquiries and hearings concerning any matter covered by this chapter and Chapter 2.20 KGBC;

(c) Subpoena persons or documents and, by a majority vote, issue subpoenas to the fullest extent authorized by law;

(d) Determine whether to investigate and whether to act upon any particular complaint;

(e) Request the assistance of other appropriate agencies in conducting investigations;

(f) Consult with borough agencies, officials and employees on matters involving ethical conduct;

(g) Recommend such legislative action as it may deem appropriate to effectuate the policy of this chapter and Chapter 2.20 KGBC;

(h) Carry out such educational programs as it deems necessary to effectuate the policy and purpose of this chapter and Chapter 2.20 KGBC;

(i) Promulgate rules and regulations for the conduct of board of ethics activities, including procedural rules consistent with the requirements of due process of law, for approval of the borough assembly;

(j) Prescribe forms for the disclosure and registration of information as provided in this chapter and in Chapter 2.20 KGBC;

(k) Render advisory opinions with respect to the provisions of this chapter and of Chapter 2.20 KGBC;

(l) Advise any individual whose acts are the subject of a complaint to the board and consult with such individual early in the process; and

(m) Accept and consider complaints of violations of Chapter 2.20 KGBC, and offer recommendations with respect to remedies for violation of that chapter. [Ord. No. 1366S, §1, 11-21-05. Code 1974 §5.37.130.]