Avondale Estates, GA · DeKalb County
Ethics Complaint Form
This form lets a person submit an ethics complaint to the City of Avondale Estates, describing the alleged conduct, relevant code provisions, witnesses, and supporting evidence.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The Ethics Complaint Form collects the complainant’s contact information, identifies the public board or committee member involved, and provides space to describe the events and cite code provisions allegedly violated. It also asks for possible evidence and supporting attachments. The complainant must swear or affirm that the information is true and correct to the best of their knowledge, sign before a notary, and file the completed form and attachments with the City Clerk.
Who needs it
Anyone submitting an ethics complaint about a member of Avondale Estates’ mayor and commissioners, Planning and Zoning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, or another city board or committee needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a sworn-or-affirmed declaration, requiring the complainant to sign before a notary, who completes the notary signature, date, seal, and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Avondale Estates Ethics Complaint Form and review its sections and filing instructions.
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Complete the Complaint
Enter your contact details, identify the subject, describe events factually and in order, cite alleged code violations, and list evidence.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the complainant declaration during the online notary session and complete the form’s notary fields.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach supporting materials and file the completed form with the Avondale Estates City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Avondale Estates. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit an ethics complaint to Avondale Estates?
- Complete the form with the complainant and subject information, a factual event description, alleged code sections, and evidence sources. Sign before a notary, attach supporting materials, and file everything with the City Clerk.
- Do I need to sign this ethics complaint form before a notary?
- Yes. The form asks you to swear or affirm that the information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge, and it includes fields for your signature and the notary’s details.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. Ask the City Clerk whether it will accept this form notarized by a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I include with my complaint?
- Describe events in sequence, include dates and witnesses, identify the Code of Ethics sections you believe were violated, and attach copies of relevant evidence or other supporting documentation.
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