Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 12 — ETHICS AND OPEN GOVERNMENT PROVISIONS›Chapter 12.20 — NEPOTISM AND CONSENSUAL PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
San Jose Municipal Code Part 5 Enforcement
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose
Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Part 5 · Text as of 2026-10-04
12.20.500 - Complaints.¶
A. Complaints alleging a violation of this chapter by the mayor may be made to the city attorney. Complaints alleging a violation by a member of the mayor's staff may be made to the mayor or city attorney in accordance with the city's nepotism policy, and discrimination and harassment policy which apply to city employees.
B. Complaints alleging a violation of this chapter by a councilmember may be made to the mayor or city attorney. Complaints alleging a violation by a member of a councilmember's staff may be made to the councilmember or the city attorney in accordance with the city's nepotism policy, and discrimination and harassment policy which apply to city employees.
C. Complaints alleging a violation of this chapter by a city council appointee may be made to the mayor in accordance with the city's nepotism policy, and discrimination and harassment policy which apply to council appointees.
(Ord. 28204.)
12.20.510 - Review and investigation of complaints.¶
Complaints alleging a violation of this chapter shall not be subject to review and investigation by the San José elections commission.
(Ord. 28204.)
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