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By now, you have probably seen notices and/or posters that the City is seeking volunteers for the newly created Ethics Commission. The deadline to apply for a seat on the Commission has been extended until Feb. 28, 2022.
You may be asking yourself, “Should I volunteer? Does the Ethics Commission matter?” The answer is a resounding “YES!” This primer will tell you everything you need to know about the Commission, and why ethics should matter to all residents and stakeholders in the Show Me City.
What is the Ethics Commission, and what does it do?
The Ethics Commission is a seven-person panel of citizens that will investigate and address ethics complaints against City officials. The term “ethics” refers to a set of principles that elected and other municipal officials must follow. The Commission will investigate complaints on a case-by-case basis.
Who is eligible to serve on the Commission?
Those eligible to serve are Missouri City residents who are:
- over 18 years of age;
- do not have a conviction for a Class B misdemeanor or higher or a conviction for a crime of moral turpitude.
- are not be related, in any degree, to a City official that is in office; and
- within the three years prior, have not been:
- a City official or City employee;
- a campaign treasurer, campaign manager, officer or other policy or decision-maker for the campaign of any candidate elected to City Council, while that candidate is in office;
- a donor to the campaign of any City official;
- a campaign treasurer, campaign manager, officer or other policy or decision-maker for any political action committee as defined in V.T.C.A. Texas Election Code; or
- a member of any City board or commission other than the Ethics Commission.
For more details on the Ethics Commission or to apply, Click Here.
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