Ethics

Meetings 

  • Meetings are held as necessary.

Members


  • Five members, each serving three year terms

Appointing Authority

  • Mayor

Special Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Does not hold an elected office, appointed office, or position with the city
  • No more than three members shall be of the same political party
  • No convictions of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude
  • Oath of office
  • Residence of Jeffersontown at least one year prior to date of appointment

Purpose

The Ethics Commission will receive and investigate complaints, hold hearings, and make findings of fact and determinations with regard to alleged violations of the City of Jeffersontown’s Code of Ethics. The commission will also render advisory opinions to the city and city agency officers and employees regarding whether a given set of facts and circumstances would constitute a violation of the city’s Code of Ethics. Established per Ordinance No. 1333, Series 2016.