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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
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Subtitle B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
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Chapter 161. COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES |
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Subchapter C. POWERS |
Sec. 161.104. COMMISSION MEMBER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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(a) Not later than the 30th day after the date a person is appointed to the commission, the person must complete training on the following matters:
(1) the legislation that created the commission;
(2) the role and functions of the commission; and
(3) the requirements of:
(A) the open meetings law, Chapter 551, Government Code;
(B) the public information law, Chapter 552, Government Code; and
(C) other laws relating to public officials, including conflict-of-interest laws.
(b) A member of the commission must complete subsequent training programs on the following matters:
(1) the ethics code adopted by the commission; and
(2) the procedural rules adopted by the commission.
(c) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the commission after the 30th day after the date the person is appointed to the commission unless the person has completed a training program as required by Subsection (a).