| Board Description |
| Board Composition: | The Ethics Review Board is comprised of 11 members: 10 District Appointed Members appointed by their respective Councilmembers and one (1) Member appointed by the Mayor. Members serve a two-year staggered term of office and are not eligible to serve more than three (3) full terms of office. |
| Appointed by: | City Council |
| District; At-Large; Mayoral Appointment: | District |
| Categories: | No person appointed to the Board may be: A salaried City official or employee; an elected public official; a candidate for elected public office; an officer of a political party; a person required by ordinance to register as a lobbyist; or a campaign treasurer, campaign manager, officer or other policy or decision-maker for the campaign of any candidate or political action committee. ERB Members may not serve on any other City Board or Commission. Additionally, City Council shall support the inclusion of at least one (1) attorney and one (1) individual with expertise in finance or accounting within the membership of the ERB. |
| Mission/Purpose: | The Ethics Review Board, as established by City Charter, is an 11 Member District-appointed Board with independent jurisdiction to enforce and sanction violations of the City Code relating to ethics, lobbying, and municipal campaign finance. The Board strives to promote integrity, independence, and impartiality of service by City Officials, City employees, and others whose actions may affect the public faith in City government. This is done through the delivery of clear and timely advice, ongoing education, and fair enforcement of matters under the Board’s jurisdiction and its powers granted by the City Charter, the Ethics Code, and the Municipal Campaign Finance Code. |
| Meeting Schedule & Location: | The Office of the City Clerk coordinates ERB meetings. Meetings are held as needed and the meeting location is typically the "C" Room of the Municipal Plaza Building located at 114 W. Commerce. |
| Website Information: | https://www.sanantonio.gov/Ethics/Ethics-Review-Board-Opinions |
| Ordinance/Articles of Incorporation/By Laws: | 76933
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