Ethical Practices Board Complaint Submission Form
Follow this link to submit a complaint to the Ethical Practices Board that alleges a violation of the City's Code of Ethics pursuant to Rochester City Code Chapter 2-16. The purpose of the Code is to establish ethical standards of conduct for such persons by establishing acts which are incompatible with the City's best interests and requiring disclosure of private or financial interests in matter involving the City.
The Code of Ethics pertains only to:
- Public officials including elected officials;
- City employees (including department heads and supervisors) who have the authority to approve the expenditures of funds;
- Members of certain boards and commissions created by Ordinance.
The Board is bound by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and the Minnesota Open Meetings Law. Upon filing a complaint against a city employee, city volunteer, or city elected official, the name of the person mentioned in the complaint, the complaint's existence, and the complaint's status is public data. All other data is private data and cannot be released to the public unless or until disciplinary action occurs.