(a) Sanctions for violations of this chapter shall be determined by the board. The sanctions imposed shall depend upon the severity of the infraction and may be progressive unless the violation is determined to be so egregious as to warrant more severe action initially.
(b) The board may consult with the inspector general for an opinion regarding the sanctions appropriate to any particular violation.
(c) Sanctions imposed under this section may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
(1) Private reprimand by the board.
(2) Public censure by the board at a regularly scheduled meeting.
(3) Disqualification from participating in any discussion or vote on any matter related to the violation.
(4) Removal of the board member from one or more committees for a period of time.
(5) Permanent removal of the board member from one or more committees.
(6) Suspension from all board actions for a period of time.
(7) A monetary fine in an amount determined by the board.
(d) If a board member is criminally indicted, he or she shall be suspended from all board actions for the duration of the criminal proceeding. If the board member is acquitted of the charges, he or she shall return to the board as a full, participating member.
(e) For violations of this chapter that result in findings of criminal or civil liability, the board may recommend additional sanctions to the inspector general after the civil or criminal proceedings are completed.
(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1998.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018