§ 3.13.200. Enforcement actions.

A.

Any person who intentionally or negligently (1) misrepresents his or her eligibility for public financing, (2) makes a material misrepresentation in connection with a request for reimbursement, or (3) causes, aids or abets any other person to violate the provisions of this Act, is subject to enforcement proceedings before the public ethics commission pursuant to the public ethics commission general rules of procedure.

B.

If two or more persons are responsible for any violation, they shall be jointly and severally liable.

C.

Any person alleging a violation of this Act shall first file with the public ethics commission a written complaint on a form approved for such purpose. The complaint shall contain a statement of the grounds for believing a violation has occurred. The public ethics commission shall review, investigate and make determinations regarding any alleged violation consistent with the public ethics commission's general complaint procedures.

D.

The commission has full authority to settle any action involving public financing in the interest of justice.

E.

If the commission determines a violation has occurred, the commission is hereby authorized to administer appropriate penalties and fines not to exceed $1,000.00 per violation and to order the repayment of public financing received or expended in violation of law.

F.

The public ethics commission may sue for injunctive relief to enjoin violations or to compel compliance with the provisions of this Act.

G.

No complaint alleging a violation of any provision of this Act shall be filed more than four years after the date the violation occurred.

(Ord. No. 13031, 7-27-2010)