On The Agenda: Mayor, Council To Introduce Whistleblower Ordinance

The Gaithersburg mayor and City Council will introduce an ordinance to amend city code pertaining to the reporting of illegal or improper acts by city officials at Monday evening's mayor and Council meeting.

In order to establish proper procedure for city staff, a “Whistleblower Focus Group” -- made up of a cross-section of employees -- was asked to develop and review proposed regulations. The group met throughout the spring and recommended amendments to the Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual, which were then reviewed by the Senior Leadership Team, according to city documents.

City staff has recommended the mayor and City Council vote to introduce the ordinance and notify the public that a hearing will be held on Nov. 19, 2012.

Full background information on the Gaithersburg Whistleblower Ordinance can be found of the city website

The mayor and City Council also will present two proclamations at Monday's 7:30 p.m. meeting.

Oct. 21-27 will be designated "National CHARACTER COUNTS! Week" and the month of October will be designated "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Gaithersburg.

The full mayor and City Council meeting agenda can be viewed on the city of Gaithersburg website.