Qualifications: Residents of the City of Manor who are registered voters

Number of Commission Members: 5 

Powers and Duties:

• To advise the council on the content and requirements of the ethics policies and ordinance and to hear and decide complaints filed pursuant to such policies and ordinance.

   

• The members of such commission are appointed, supervised and removed by the city council and shall meet upon a complaint or grievance being filed or at the request of the council or the city manager.

   

• The ethics commission has authority and power to investigate complaints; gather and hear evidence; issue and enforce subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and collection and presentation of any evidence or documents; decide ethics complaints based on the information and facts submitted; issue written opinions; issue verbal or written reprimands and to admonish; and in appropriate circumstances, to recommend to the city council and/or the city manager as appropriate more severe disciplinary action, including removal, termination, civil litigation or criminal charges.

   

• The Ethics Commission shall be advised by independent legal counsel nominated by the city attorney and appointed by the council.

To apply for a vacancy go here.

Scott Moore, City Manager

512-272-5555

smoore@manortx.gov