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The Ethics Committee meets as required throughout the year. Mayor Jon Costas will be working with members of the Ethics Commission "to create a plan to promote ethics in the city administration and the city as a whole".

Member:	Work Phone:	Expiration:
Tim Sutherland	465-0659	12/31/10
Meredith Berg	464-5337	12/31/11
Jim Spanopoulos	462-0072	12/31/11
Pat Puffer	531-6318	12/31/11
Larry Tumbleson	465-2260	12/31/11
Eric Mathisen	242-8666	Attorney

The Valparaiso City Council has passed an ordinance defining the scope of ethics and its application throughout city government. The information below includes the city ordinance as well as process descriptions.

•	City of Valparaiso Ethics Ordinance
•	Ethics Ordinance Interpreted
•	Department Head or Employee Complaint Process
•	Elected Official Complaint Process

Please call (219) 242-8666 should you have any questions and concerns.

For Your Information:

• You can access Zoning Ordinance Information Online
The complete Zoning and Sign Ordinances through the Department of Planning are available online.

• You can access the City's Smoking Ordinance Online
The Smoking Ordinance, approved by the City Council in 2007, is available online.

• Historic Images and Information of Valparaiso are Online
Interested in the history of Valparaiso through pictures, brochures, and maps dating back to the 1880s? These unique tidbits of information are available online.

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