Murphy, TX · Collin County
Ethics Complaint Form
The Ethics Complaint Form lets a person report an alleged violation of the City of Murphy Code of Ethics and provide supporting facts and information for city review.
- 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
Use this form to identify the complainant and the person accused, describe each alleged Code of Ethics violation, and list relevant documents and people. The complainant declares that the statements are true or that they have good reason to believe the facts constitute a violation, then signs before a notary. Submit the completed form with any attachments by hand delivery or certified mail to the Office of the City Secretary at Murphy City Hall.
Who needs it
A person filing a complaint about an alleged violation of the City of Murphy Code of Ethics must complete this form and file a separate form for each person complained against.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment, sworn-to-and-subscribed block; the complainant signs before a commissioned online notary who completes the notarial certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the City of Murphy Ethics Complaint Form and any additional violation pages you need.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide complainant and alleged violator information, describe each alleged violation, and list relevant materials and people.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the complaint.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the complaint during your online notary session and have the notary complete the acknowledgment, sworn-to-and-subscribed block.
- 5
Submit To The City
Hand-deliver or send the completed form with attachments by certified mail to the Office of the City Secretary at Murphy City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Murphy. 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 the completed ethics complaint?
- After completing all sections and signing before a notary, hand-deliver or send the form with any attachments by certified mail to the Office of the City Secretary at Murphy City Hall.
- Do I need to file a separate form for each person?
- Yes. The form instructs complainants to file a separate complaint form for each person complained against.
- Can I notarize the complaint online?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. A commissioned online notary can notarize the complainant’s signature by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I include about the alleged violation?
- List each alleged violation separately, explain the facts and dates or time period, and identify relevant materials, including materials you have, those you do not possess, and those unavailable to you.
Ethics Complaint Form in other Texas cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.