What happens after a Probable Cause Hearing?
The Ethics Commission will meet in closed session and make a determination regarding whether there is probable cause to believe that a violation of the City’s governmental ethics laws has taken place. Neither you nor the Commission staff will be allowed to be present during these closed session discussions. If the Commission determines that probable cause does not exist, the Executive Director will notify you of the Commission’s decision within five business days. If the Commission determines that probable cause does exist, it will announce its determination in open session and schedule an Administrative Hearing. The announcement will include a summary of the allegations.
