Wichita, Kansas Updates Ethics Code

City Council approved Ordinance 52-928, concerning amendments to the ethics code applicable to city officials. Present law allows the mayor and council members to accept complimentary food at and admission to an event or meeting hosted by a nonprofit organization, educational institution or service, government, political or policy-based organization, community development organization, or faith-based organization. The ordinance expands this provision to include appointed board and commission members and their relatives, and makes other updates intended to improve clarity and transparency. The ordinance takes effect April 24.

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