Charlotte, NC · Mecklenburg County
Code of Ethics, Gift Policy, and Disclosure Requirements Complaint Form
Residents can use this form to submit a complaint about an alleged ethics violation by the mayor, a council member, or a city board member.
What this form is
Use this form to file a complaint alleging a violation of the Code of Ethics, Gift Policy, or Disclosure Requirements by the mayor, a council member, or a member of a city board, committee, or commission. The instructions say to identify the person filing and the person complained about, cite the ethics provision, and describe the facts specifically. Each complaint requires a separate form, which must be signed by the person filing.
Who needs it
A person filing an ethics complaint about the mayor, a council member, or a member of a city board, committee, or commission should complete this form.
How to submit it
Submit the signed form to the City Clerk, 600 East Fourth Street, 7th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202. The document also lists [email protected] and fax 704-336-7588.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the instructions require the complainant to sign and date the form, with no notarized attachment or related step specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the complaint form and instructions.
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Complete The Complaint
Type or print in ink. Provide the requested names, contact details, ethics provision, and specific facts.
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Gather Any Extra Sheets
Use additional sheets as necessary to explain the complaint; the instructions do not specify other required attachments.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the complaint form.
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Submit To The City Clerk
Send the completed form to the City Clerk at the address listed in the instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the ethics complaint form?
- No. The form requires the person filing the complaint to sign and date it; it does not specify a notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the ethics complaint form?
- Send the signed form to the City Clerk at 600 East Fourth Street, 7th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202. The document also lists an email address and fax number.
- What information does the complaint form ask for?
- It asks for the complainant’s contact information, the person alleged to have committed an unethical act, the ethics provision involved, and specific facts supporting the complaint.
- Does each complaint need its own form?
- Yes. The form says a separate form must be completed for each complaint.
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