HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY - 2/12/2021- POTYONDY REQUEST ADVISORY OPINION
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 12, 2021
Ethics Review Board
STAFF
Carrie Daggett, City Attorney
Doug Mark, Greeley City Attorney (Special Legal Counsel)
SUBJECT
Consideration of the January 19, 2021, request by Councilmember Melanie Potyondy for an advisory
review and opinion by the Ethics Review Board pursuant to City Code Section 2-569(d)(2) regarding
possible conflicts of interest that may arise from her husband, Eric Potyondy, being employed with the
City Attorney’s Office as well as her employment with Poudre School District.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is continued consideration of the January 19, 2021, request by
Councilmember Melanie Potyondy for an advisory review and opinion by the Ethics Review Board
pursuant to City Code Section 2-569(d)(2) regarding the following questions:
(a) Possible conflicts of interest that may arise from her husband, Eric Potyondy, being employed as
an assistant city attorney in the City Attorney’s Office; and
(b) Possible conflicts of interest that may arise from her employment with Poudre School District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Ethics Review Board (“ERB” or the “Board”) should consider the proposed advisory opinion,
referenced as Ethics Opinion 2021-01, addressing Councilmember Potyondy’s questions and the
January 29 discussion of the Board, in light of the City Charter and Code, relevant ethics opinions,
and applicable state ethics laws.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
A proposed advisory opinion based on the Board’s discussion and the City Charter and Code,
relevant ethics opinions, and applicable state ethics laws is attached for the Board’s consideration.
If the Board approves Ethics Opinion 2021-01 it will be presented to the Council for approval by
resolution. If the Opinion is ready for consideration, the Council may wish to adjourn its February 16
meeting to February 23 for action on it.
A copy of the agenda materials provided to the ERB for its January 29, 2021, meeting regarding this
matter is attached for the Board’s reference.
ATTACHMENTS
1. (Proposed) Ethics Opinion 2021-01
2. Ethics Review Board Agenda Item Summary, January 29, 2021