Implementation.

Riverside Municipal Code § 2.78.040

in effect

2.78.040 - Implementation. To achieve the objectives of this chapter, the following mechanisms shall be followed. A. All public officials upon election or re-election, appointment or re-appointment, shall be given a copy of this chapter and required to affirm in writing that they have received a copy of this chapter and understand its provisions. B. Within 90 days of taking office, all new public officials shall be provided a training session which shall clarify the provisions and application of this chapter. These sessions shall be coordinated by the City Clerk with assistance from the City Manager and City Attorney. C. The City Attorney, or his or her designee, shall serve as a resource to those persons covered by this chapter to assist them in understanding and abiding by the provisions therein. Use of outside legal counsel in lieu of the City Attorney to advise the Board of Ethics and its hearing panels on specific matters shall be at the discretion of the Board of Ethics or a hearing panel. If outside legal counsel is so desired, the City Attorney shall contract with the appropriate party(ies). D. All bodies whose members are covered by this chapter shall adopt rules of procedure which include the provisions of this chapter. E. The chair of each board, commission or committee covered by this chapter is responsible to provide appropriate guidance to members of their respective bodies and, if need be, communicate concerns to the Board of Ethics. F. Only those who live, work (including vendors and contractors), or attend school in Riverside may bring a complaint, unless the alleged violation took place outside of the boundaries of the City of Riverside and the complaining party must have personally witnessed or observed the alleged violation. (Ord. 7753, § 1, 2026; Ord. 7632 § 1(Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 7328 § 3, 2016)

Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT2ADPE_CH2.78COETCO_2.78.040IMFetched: 11/1/2026