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This bill proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create an independent Board of Ethics, which would oversee and enforce ethics rules for city officials and employees. The Board would have the power to investigate complaints, conduct hearings, and impose penalties for ethics violations. The amendment would also provide for annual funding for the Board and outline its powers and duties.

Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an independent Board of Ethics, to provide for annual appropriations for the Board of Ethics, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.