Ethics Board
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Members should represent a diverse set of backgrounds and interests. At least one member of the Ethics Board should be a former judicial officer or have expertise in ethics acquired through education or experience.
The Board reviews complaints alleging violations of the Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.
Regular Meeting Schedule
- Meets the third Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
- Location: Council Conference Room
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Most Recent Agenda (PDF) | View All Agendas and Minutes
Purpose
The City Council has adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethics Program to guide the conduct of Councilmembers and members of City Committees and Commissions. Specifically, the Code of Conduct and Ethics Program establishes a Code of Conduct, a Code of Ethics, and provides a process to review possible violations of the Code of Conduct and of the Code of Ethics by Councilmembers and members of City Committees and Commissions. The Code of Conduct and Ethics Program also provides for an Ethics Board to assist with the administration of the program.
The Ethics Board consists of seven members nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council for three-year terms. In accordance with the Code of Conduct and Ethics Program, the responsibilities of the Ethics Board include the following:
- Training Councilmembers and members of City Committees and Commissions on the requirements of the Code of Conduct and Ethics Program;
- Responding to requests for advisory opinions or waivers submitted by Councilmembers or members of a City Committee or Commission; and
- Participating in the review of complaints alleging violations by a Councilmember or a member of a City Committee or Commission of the Code of Conduct or the Code of Ethics.
Current Code of Conduct and Ethics Program
- Code of Conduct and Ethics Program
- Resolution No. 2022-20
- Resolution No. 2021-10
- Resolution No. 2020-13
Archive of Prior Legislative Action
- Resolution No. 2019-26
- Resolution No. 2018-10
- Resolution No. 2012-11
- Resolution No. 2011-13
- Resolution No. 2011-07
- Resolution No. 2006-25
- Ordinance No. 2005-31
Ethics Board Annual Reports and Work Plans
- 2022 Annual Report & 2023 Work Plan
- 2021 Annual Report & 2022 Work Plan
- 2020 Annual Report & 2021 Work Plan
- 2018 Annual Report & 2019 Work Plan
- 2017 Annual Report & 2018 Work Plan
Resources
- Ethics Board Operating Rules
- Code of Conduct and Ethics Program Training Video
- Code of Contact and Ethics Program Training PDF
Members
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Rafael Escandon, Chair
Position 6Terms Expires: June 2025
Rosemary Hollinger, Vice Chair
Position 7Term Expires: June 2025
Doña Keating
Position 1Term Expires: June 2023
Jim Cash
Position 2Term Expires: June 2023
David Mallon
Position 3Term Expires: June 2024
Ben Woodruff
Position 4Term Expires: June 2024
Donna Davison
Position 5Term Expires: June 2025
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Christine Brown
City Clerk, MMC
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Physical Address
280 Madison Avenue N
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 206-842-2545Fax: 206-780-8600