Annual Ethics & Anti-Harassment Certification for Elected and Appointed Officials

2. Code of Ethics & Anti-Harassment
   Annual Certification for Elected & Appointed Officials

   Annual Certification for Elected & Appointed Officials

4. Date:*
   Date:

6. First Name*

7. Last Name*

9. Elected or appointed position that you serve:*
   -- Select One --City Council Member (Elected)Board Member (Appointed)

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    Thank you for your service to the citizens of Farmers Branch. The following annual certification is required by the Farmers Branch Ethics Code. Your prompt attention is appreciated. Should any of the information provided change during the course of the year, please advise the City Secretary at 972.919.2503. The City Secretary is also available to answer any questions you may have regarding this certification.

    Thank you for your service to the citizens of Farmers Branch. The following annual certification is required by the Farmers Branch Ethics Code. Your prompt attention is appreciated. Should any of the information provided change during the course of the year, please advise the City Secretary at 972.919.2503. The City Secretary is also available to answer any questions you may have regarding this certification.

13. (1) I have read, understand and agree to abide by the Farmers Branch Ethics Code and the Ethics Handbook, including the provisions thereof regarding actual or potential conflicts of interest. While service the City these past 12 months (or portion thereof if newly elected or appointed), I confirm that I have been in compliance with all provisions of the Ethics Code. You may click on the links below for full review.

15. Ethical Standard of Conduct
    Ordinance No. 3479

16. Training Requirements
    Ordinance No. 3563

18. If the answer is no: (Please explain)

20. (2) The Open Meetings Act (Government Code section 551.005) and the Public Information Act (Government Code section 552.012) impose mandatory open government educational requirements on elected and appointed officials. Elected and appointed officials have 90 days to complete the required training from date of appointment. A certificate is provided at the end of the videos. You may click on the links below to view the associated video. You may also visit the website, www.texasattorneygeneral.com to view these online trainings. A copy of the certificate MUST be on file with the City Secretary.

22. Open Meetings Act Training Video
    https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/og/oma-training

23. Public Information Act Training Video
    https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/og/pia-training

25. Texas Attorney General
    Open Government Training videos

27. CERTIFICATION: By signing below, I hereby certify that this information I have provided is true and correct and that all my requirements have been satisfied.

    Signature:

29. * Please submit this form and any training certificates to the City Secretary to be placed in your official file*

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