THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 20-606 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
§ 20-606. Board of Ethics.
(1) Powers and Duties.
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(h) Adjudication. The Board shall, by regulation, provide for adjudication of alleged violations of [this Chapter,]
this Chapter; or Section 10-102, 10-105 or 10-107 of the Home Rule Charter (relating to City Officers and Employees; Gratuities; and Political Activities);
insuring
in each case
that notice and an opportunity to be heard are provided prior to any final decision by the Board. If the Board finds that there has been a violation of this Chapter it may impose penalties pursuant to Section 20-612.
If the Board finds that there has been a violation of Section 10-102, 10-105 or 10-107 of the Charter, it may impose penalties pursuant to Section 10-109 of the Charter (relating to Penalties), provided that no penalty set forth in Section 10-109 other than a monetary penalty shall be issued in an adjudication under this subsection (h)
. Findings and decisions of the Board on any actions taken by the Board shall be final and there shall be no further appeal other than to court as provided by law.
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