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  • Rosalinda DiazEmail City of San Antonio City Clerk
    Sr. Administrative Analyst,
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2016 - Present
Number Date Questions
2016-01 May 27, 2016 How does the City of San Antonio ensure campaign fund transfers by candidates for municipal office comply with the City’s Municipal Campaign Finance Code regulations?
2016-02 September 27, 2016 What is the difference between the prohibition against contacting city officials and employees during a contract solicitation period and the prohibition against making a contribution to a City Council candidate or officeholder during a high profile contract solicitation period?
2017-01 January 2, 2017 Does a former employee have to file an FDR or gift report if they retired before the deadline for submission of the report?
2017-02 January 9, 2017 May a City employee accept the gift of an iPad mini, won at a wellness fair he attended on his personal time, from an entity not seeking to do or doing business with the City (also not a registered lobbyist or public relations firm, and not seeking a zoning or platting decision from the City, and if so, is he required to disclose the gift?
2017-03 February 2, 2017 May an entity seeking permits from the City pay for a part-time employee to process the permit applications?
2017-04 February 9, 2017 Must a City employee recuse from evaluation panels if the employee has developed over the years a working relationship with a respondent who is a current City vendor?
2017-05 March 15, 2017 Do members of City-created advisory boards and commissions have to submit an annual financial disclosure report?

If so, what are the consequences to the board or commission member for their failure to submit the report?
2017-06 March 16, 2017 May the spouse of a library trustee seek and obtain a contract with the City?
2017-07 March 16, 2017 May a City employee act as a professional reference for a business seeking a contract with the City?
2018-01 January 5, 2018 Do periods where campaign contributions are prohibited apply to persons or entities applying for building permits for high interest projects?
2018-02 June 21, 2018 Do entities seeking a resolution of support or no objection from the City for a multi-family housing project seeking housing tax credits through the Texas Department of Housing and Community affairs have to file campaign contribution disclosures? If so, what else must be disclosed?
2018-03 June 21, 2018 Does a City Council candidate have to fill in the spaces on campaign contribution and expenditure reports that list a contributor’s principal occupation/job title and employer? How often are the reports due, and where are they filed?
2018-04 June 21, 2018 Are non-profit organizations subject to the contribution disclosures required by the City’s Ethics Code when they are seeking a high-profile contract from the City? Are persons affiliated with the non-profit prohibited from making campaign contributions to City Council members and candidates during this period, in accordance with Section 2-309 of the Municipal Campaign Finance Code?
2018-05 June 21, 2018 Can City employees accept Fiesta tickets from entities doing business with the City?
2018-06 June 21, 2018 What action, if any, does a City Councilmember need to take when the City enters into a contract with the employer of their parent, spouse, or child?
2020-01 May 28, 2020 Do the provisions of the City Charter and Ethics Code regarding prohibited interests in contracts apply to members of a City-created local government corporation board of directors?
2020-02 August 12, 2020 Must a lobbying firm register with the City if the lobbying activity before the City is done on behalf of a non-profit organization?
2020-03 December 14, 2020 Does the Ethics Code prohibit a former employee from participating in a document review requested by a City board or commission?
2020-04  December 21, 2020 What are the Ethics Code’s “revolving door” rules that govern interaction of former City officials with the City and City-created entities such as a development authority?
2021-01 February 11, 2021 May a member of a City board or commission who is not a City employee attend campaign events and/or donate to a candidate for Mayor or City Council?
2021-02 July 12, 2021 May a City employee accept an honorarium for participating in a research advisory panel with a national non-profit?
2021-03 October 17, 2021 May a former City employee work as a subcontractor for a business doing work with the City?
2021-04 October 25, 2021 May an employee serve on the Board of Directors for a San Antonio chapter of a statewide non-profit?
2022-01 3/30/2022 Q: Are uncompensated board members of non-profit organizations subject to the campaign contribution disclosures required by the City’s Ethics Code when they are seeking a high-profile contract from the City?
2022-02 7/21/2022 Q: Are City employees allowed to serve on non-profit boards? Are there any restrictions if the individual is a City official? Does it make a difference if the non-profit receives funding from the City?
2022-03 8/30/2022 Q: If a prohibited political contribution is refunded, is an entity eligible for award of a high-profile contract?
2022-04 10/4/2022 Q: May a non-profit, in which the CEO is a former City officer, be awarded a contract with the City? And may the former City officer serve as signatory for the contract?
2022-05 10/26/2022 Q: May a member of a City board or commission, who is not a City employee, serve as a campaign treasurer for a general-purpose political action committee (GPAC) associated with a local professional organization?
2011 - 2015
Number Date Questions
2011-01 January 3, 2011 May a city employee evaluate a proposal submitted by a firm that employs the child of the employee?
2011-02 January 28, 2011 May a City-appointee to the Metropolitan Transit Board of Trustees board sell insurance to members of other city-created boards and commissions?
2011-03 February 15, 2011 May City staff accept complimentary Sea World Tickets from the company as part of their participation in an animal adoption event?
2011-04 March 31, 2011 May the spouse of a member of the City’s Cultural Arts Board apply for and receive arts funding from the City?
2011-05 May 31, 2011 May a former city employee enter into a discretionary contract with the City within one year of the termination of their employment with the City?
2011-06 May 4, 2011 May an employee of the Animal Care Services Department accept complimentary tickets to a movie premiere from a former animal rescuer?
2011-07 September 23, 2011 May a city employee who owns an outside business enter into a contract to provide services to the City through his outside business?
2011-08 June 16, 2011 May a city official accept an invitation to participate in a golf tournament, if the entity inviting the employee is not doing or seeking to do business with the City, and is not registered as a lobbyist?
2011-09 October 3, 2011 May a former city employee provide professional engineering services as a component of a discretionary contract with the city?
2011-10 November 21, 2011 May a city employee attend a holiday party given by a company who has a contract with the city?
2012-01 January 23, 2012 May a City employee accept admission to a conference, including expenses related to travel, lodging, entertainment and meals from a third party doing business with the City, if the conference is related to the employee’s official duties for the City?
2012-02 February 12, 2012 May the business, of which a member of a City Commission that is more than advisory in nature owns more than 10% interest, have an “on-call” contract with the City?
2012-03 June 20, 2012 May a member of an advisory board conduct business with members of other city boards and commissions?
2012-04 June 20, 2012 May a firm in which a member of an advisory board owns more than 10% interest subcontract on a contract with the city?

Does the member’s husband, a Director of a City Department, have a prohibited interest in the contract, if they have a contract providing that the company is not community property?

May a member of an advisory board conduct business with members of other city boards and commissions?
2012-05 June 20, 2012 Does a City-appointed member of the board of another governmental entity have a prohibited interest in a contract if he applies for and receives a discretionary contract from the City?
2012-06 December 5, 2012 May a city employee engage in outside employment as a contractor for another governmental entity, providing a type of service similar to their work for the city?
2013-01 June 14, 2013 May a former City Council member lease or purchase real property from a City-created governmental entity within one year of leaving public office?
2013-02 October 24, 2013 May civilian and uniformed employees engage in outside employment with another entity performing work dissimilar to that which they provide to the city?
2013-03 November 18, 2013 May a zoning applicant make a contribution to a City Councilmember during the thirty day “blackout” period contained in Section 2-309 of the City’s Municipal Campaign Finance Code?

May a lobbyist representing a zoning applicant make such a contribution during this time frame?
2013-04 December 3, 2013 May a member of an advisory board appear before the City Council to speak on a matter relating to the board member’s official duties?
2014-01 January 3, 2014 May a City employee purchase a table at a charity event using city money?

Does it matter if his wife serves on the board of directors of the entity hosting the event?

May non-city guests attend the event as the employee’s guests?
2014-02 December 16, 2014 May a civilian employee enter into a discretionary contract with the City, performing work dissimilar to that which they provide to the City?
2015-01 January 26, 2015 May the former partner of ABC firm serve on the City’s selection panel for a professional services contract if ABC firm is one of the proposers for the contract?
2015-02 January 27, 2015 May a City commissioner use the short-form financial disclosure statement, if there have been few or no changes in the information disclosed by that person in acomplete financial disclosure report filed within the last five years?
2015-03 February 19, 2015 Is a campaign contribution from an individual made before he or she became part of a joint venture seeking a “high-profile” contract with the city a violation of the contribution “blackout” provision of the city’s Municipal Campaign Finance Regulations?
2015-04 April 15, 2015 May a member of a City board or commission contribute to the campaign of a candidate for City Council?
2015-05 May 6, 2015 When does a City employee need to report travel expenses related to the performance of their official City duties that is paid for by a third party? Do City employees have to report the gratuitous provision of travel by a third party if it is not related to their official duties?
2015-06 November 3, 2015 Whether or not a City Department may accept a gift on behalf of the Department, when the gift was a prize initially won by a City employee through a drawing held by a City vendor at a widely attended conference?
2006 - 2010
Number Date Questions
No. 105 March 7, 2006 May a city staff member accept the payment of expenses for an out-of-state trip paid for by a federal governmental entity?
No. 106 March 13, 2006 May a city employee submit a response to a “Request for Proposal” (RFQ) offered by the city?
No. 107 June 7, 2006 Can city employee accept free admission to a class offered by a city vendor that is not related to city duties?
No. 108 June 20, 2006 May a city employee who is also employed as an adjunct professor for the Alamo Community College District (ACCD) process a street closure request from ACCD system?
No. 109 August 31, 2006 Does the Ethics Code prohibit a former city employee from being hired by the city on a contract basis after he leaves city service?
No. 110 September 28, 2006 May a member of the Historic Design and Review Commission (HDRC) work on a project in his regular course of non-city employment if that project will ultimately be presented to the HDRC?

May the member present the project for review to the HDRC?
No. 111 November 16, 2006 May business owned by family members of a Zoning Commissioner seek and accept contracts with the city?
No. 112 January 4, 2007 May a city employee accept a hunting trip from a city vendor where the employee has no involvement in the selection of vendors?
No. 113 January 15, 2007 May a city employee accept outside employment with an organization that is funded by the city to provide educational services to the community?
No. 114 March 7, 2007 May a city employee accept the payment of travel costs and an honorarium for predicating in a panel at a conference held by a governmental organization?
No. 115 March 13, 2007 May a potential city vendor provide a sample of its product to a city employee so that the employee can evaluate the product for potential purchase by the city?
No. 116 March 13, 2007 May library employees accept small gifts of jewelry from a patron who wishes to express appreciation for courteous service by staff?
No. 117 March 16, 2007 May a city employee accept contract with the city to provide consultation services?
No. 118 May 3, 2007 May a city employee subcontract with his sibling’s business in connection with a contract the sibling has with the city?
No. 119 June 7, 2007 May a city employee seek a contract with the city to provide furniture refinishing services?
No. 120 June 18, 2007 May a city official accept a position on the board of trustees of a local university?
No. 121 May 3, 2007 May city staff members accept coverage of expenses paid by a city vendor to attend a trade show featuring products of interest and under consideration for purchase by the department?
No. 122 August 31, 2007 May an employee accept contract employment with the city after retiring from city service?
No. 123 October 22, 2007 May a city employee who is a “specified employee” under Section 2-78 of the Ethics Code contract with the city to provide catering services?
2008-01 February 19, 2008 May a city employee engage in outside employment as a consultant for other municipalities providing a type of service similar to his work for the city?
2008-02 February 21, 2008 May a former member of an advisory city board represent private interests before his former board after leaving city service?
2008-03 May 7, 2008 May a city employee accept invitations to social events, including meals, from actual or potential city vendors during a business-related trade show?
2008-04 June 23, 2008 May a former city employee accept employment with a non-profit organization that seeks funding from the city through grant applications?
2008-05 July 17, 2008 May a city employee about to retire arrange to contract with the city to continue providing his services as a consultant after leaving city employment?
2008-06 July 31, 2008 May a city employee accept an invitation to visit a city vendor’s production facility in another state to review innovations made in products typically purchased by the city?
2008-07 August 18, 2008 May a company who has an employee whose spouse is an executive-level city employee contract with the city?
2008-08 August 19, 2008 May a former city official purchase real estate from the City of San Antonio?
2008-09 October 23, 2008 Is a member of a city advisory board a “city official” for purposes of the Ethics Code?

May a member of an advisory board appear before that board on behalf of his employer or other outside organization with which he is associated to present an application for a city grant program?

May a member of an advisory board speak for this outside organization, participate in the question and answer portion of the advisory board meetings, or speak to other individual advisory board members in settings other than advisory board meetings?
2008-10 December 10, 2008 May a city employee attend holiday events hosted by entities that contract with the city?
2009-01 January 6, 2009 Does the City Charter or Ethics Code prohibit an executive officer of a business that contracts with the city from serving on a more-than-advisory board?
2009-02 February 5, 2009 May a city employee accept the donation of office equipment by a city contractor?
2009-03 March 6, 2009 May an employee accept outside employment with another entity performing work similar to that which he provides to the city?
2009-04 May 11, 2009 May the employee of a city contractor be appointed to serve on a more-than-advisory city board?

If appointed, would that employee’s service on the more-than-advisory board preclude the employer from seeking or holding contracts with the city?
2009-05 May 12, 2009 May a former city employee work for a business that subcontracts on a city contract?

If so, may the former employee attend public meetings regarding that contract?
2009-06 June 12, 2009 May a city employee volunteer to assist a citizen outside of work hours?
2009-07 August 20, 2009 May a city official or employee serve as a reference for a private citizen?
2009-08 September 24, 2009 May city staff solicit donations from city contractors for charitable or civic purposes?
2009-09 October 8, 2009 May a city official or employee accept transportation for city-related business from a private citizen?
2010-01 February 2, 2010 May the city hire a former employee on an as-needed contract basis?
2010-02 March 12, 2010 May a city board member appear before City Council to provide his personal opinion on a matter not pertaining to the board on which he serves?
2010-03 May 14, 2010 Does the Ethics Code prohibit city officials or employees from giving gifts to other city officials or employees?
2010-04 May 25, 2010 May a firm in which a member of a more-than-advisory board owns less than 10% interest subcontract on a contract with the city?
2010-05 July 13, 2010 May a city employee accept a half-priced admission to a conference related to the city duties of the employee from a city vendor?
2010-06 August 18, 2010 May a city employee accept a door prize that exceeds $50 in value that was awarded at a conference from a city vendor?
2010-07 September 20, 2010 May a city employee accept financial assistance from an organization that seeks action from the city from time to time?
2010-08 December 2, 2010 May a city employee submit an application to the city for a city program on behalf of himself or his family members?

May a city employee submit an application for a city program on behalf of another person or private sector organization as a volunteer?
2010-09 December 10, 2010 Is a campaign contribution a “contact” that violates the Ethics Code provision that prohibits those seeking contracts from contacting city officials or employees during the contract evaluation period?
2010-10 December 10, 2010 Is a campaign contribution from an attorney made before he or she was retained to assist in seeking a “high-profile” contract with the city a violation of the contribution “black out” provision of the city’s Municipal Campaign Finance Regulations?
2001 - 2005
Number Date Questions
No. 50 March 20, 2001 Whether members of a Tax Increment Finance Board are required to file Financial Disclosure Forms pursuant to Part G of the Ethics Code of the City of San Antonio.
No. 51 February 5, 2001 Whether the company in which a member of the Planning Commission owns more than 10% may contract with various entities.
No. 52 March 26, 2001 Whether an Assistant Director of a City Department may serve on the Carver Development Board.
No. 54 May 7, 2001 Whether members of City boards and commissions who meet with City staff regarding project related issues are lobbying as that term is defined in the Ethics Code.
No. 55 May 18, 2001 Whether a City employee may serve on the Alameda Museum Board.
No. 56 December 14, 2001 Whether an employee of the Fire Department may contract with the City of San Antonio to sell uniform items.
No. 57 January 9, 2002 Whether a City employee may teach classes at local colleges and universities and related question.
No. 58 September 9, 2002 Whether the Neighborhood Action Department may provide funding to a former City official through its Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields grant funds.
No. 59 April 29, 2002 Whether a member of a City Commission may promote an event sponsored by a client before the Commission and/or City staff providing support to the Commission.
No. 60 May 2, 2002 Whether a City employee may run for Fiesta Mud Queen.
No. 61 May 9, 2002 Whether the employer of a commissioner on the San Antonio Housing Authority may contract with the SAHA under the Ethics Code of the City of San Antonio.
No. 62 May 13, 2002 Whether a business owned by a member of the GKDA may contract with the City of San Antonio.
No. 63 May 28, 2002 Whether an employee of the City who also serves as the Executive Director of Keep San Antonio Beautiful may attend meetings as the director on City time and other related question.
No. 64 Withdrawn.
No 65 May 30, 2002 Whether, upon termination with the City, an individual may provide consulting services to the City of San Antonio.
No. 66 September 9, 2002 May a director of the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy Advisory Committee (SBEDA) obtain a loan from San Antonio Local Development Company (SALDC)?
No. 67 September 9, 2002 Does the City Ethics Code permit a member of the City’s Affirmative Action Advisory Committee to volunteer in a political campaign for a state office?
No. 68 September 17, 2002 May a former Director of the San Antonio Local Development Company (SALDC) sell a business to a buyer who seeks financingfor the purchase from SALDC?
No. 69 September 18, 2002 Whether an employee of the Neighborhood Action Department can participate in City’s Lead-Based Paint Program.
No. 70 January 31, 2003 May a uniformed employee accept a cash award from a private business?
No. 71 March 13, 2003 Can city employees serve on the Downtown Advisory Board?

And if so, may they attend Downtown Advisory Board meetings during city business hours?
No. 72 March 17, 2003 May a trustee for the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) 1) make a campaign contribution to a City Council candidate; and 2) actively campaign for a City Council candidate?
No. 73 March 30, 2003 May a Zoning Commissioner host a fundraiser for an incumbent Council Member?

May a Zoning Commissioner represent or lobby for an architectural firm before a school board?
No. 74 June 15, 2003 May a member of the San Antonio Local Development Company (SALDC) lease retail space from the City of San Antonio?
No. 75 June 17, 2003 May the City of San Antonio purchase firefighting equipment through a subcontract that a city firefighter manufactures and holds a patent on?
No. 76 August 1, 2003 May a city employee and members of his family who own a restaurant business enter into a contract with the city to provide catering services?
No. 77 August 14, 2003 May a city employee purchase a business using a loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA) that is being administered through the San Antonio Local Development Company (SALDC)?
No. 78 August 20, 2003 1) When must a city official recuse himself from official action that may affect his non-city employer or business interests?

2) What other limitations does the Ethics Code impose regarding a city official’s actions concerning his non-city employer or business interests?
No. 79 September 4, 2003 May a City Council Administrative Assistant serve as a member of the Metropolitan Transit Authority?
No. 80 October 15, 2003 May city staff accept an invitation from a city contractor to attend a private party that includes dinner?
No. 81 January 9, 2004 May a city employee accept an invitation for free admission to a reception sponsored by a non-profit organization?
No. 82 January 16, 2004 May a city employee accept hotel accommodation paid by a non-profit organization in connection with an event co-hosted by the City of San Antonio and the non-profit organization?
No. 83 January 27, 2004 Must a city commission member recuse himself from official action on a matter that would affect the financial interests of a non-profit organization for which the official formerly served as a member of its board?
No. 84 February 25, 2004 May a city employee serve on a hospital board outside of Bexar County?
No. 85 March 15, 2004 May a city employee who chauffeurs for the city accept outside employment with a private business that provides chauffeuring services?
No. 86 March 15, 2004 May a city employee accept payment of travel expenses and admission to attend an event related to the employee's official duties paid for by a private sector business?
No. 87 March 25, 2004 May a city official or employee accept an invitation to a reception for a sporting event?
No. 88 June 1, 2004 May the city sell surplus office equipment to city employees?
No. 89 June 28, 2004 May a city employee seek a contract with the City of San Antonio to sell products and services from his home-based business?
No. 90 July 2, 2004 May a city department contract with a business for which a city employee serves as an agent?
No. 91 September 1, 2004 May a city employee purchase real estate and enter into a development contract with the San Antonio Development Authority (SADA)?
No. 92 October 12, 2004 May a city employee serve on the board of directors of a homeowners' association?
No. 93 December 29, 2004 May a city employee accept a ticket to a sports event from a person who does business with the city?
No. 94 April 4, 2005 May a member of a city board that is more than advisory in nature or his business contract with the City of San Antonio?
No. 95 May 18, 2005 Does a city employee have a conflict of interest or an interest in a prohibited contract if his father is an employee of an entity that is seeking a contract with the City of San Antonio?
No. 96 May 26, 2005 May a city employee contract with the city to provide services as an independent consultant?
No. 97 August 30, 2005 Can a city board member represent a non-profit organization that wishes to seek action by the same board?
No. 98 September 7, 2005 May a city official accept a gift worth more than $100 from a personal friend?

If so, is the official required to report the receipt of the gift?
No. 99 September 23, 2005 May a spouse of an individual who has an ownership interest in business that contacts with the city serve on a city board that is more than advisory in nature?
No. 100 October 3, 2005 May a city employee accept complimentary registration to a conference which she is attending in connection with her official duties?
No. 101 October 5, 2005 Must political contributions to City Councilmembers from a political action committee of an entity seeking a discretionary city contract be disclosed on the discretionary contracts disclosure form?
No. 102 October 13, 2005 May a city employee process payment to a city contractor if the employee has a part-time job with the contractor?
No. 103 November 14, 2005 May a city employee accept a discount offered to all city employees?
No. 104 December 22, 2005 May city employees accept gifts in exchange for selecting a vendor to make purchases?
1999 - 2000
Number Date Questions
001 Jan. 15, 1999 Whether the provisions of free office space by Yanaguana Cruises, Inc. to the San Antonio Parks Foundation whose Executive Director is a member of the Downtown Advisory Board and is the Co-Chair of the San Antonio River Oversight Committee presents conflicts or problems under the Ethics Code effective January 1, 1999
001 Jan 15, 1999 Whether the Executive Director of the San Antonio Parks Foundation is required to register as a lobbyist under the Ethics Code
002 Jan 21, 1999 Whether the Ethics Code of the City of San Antonio, effective January 1, 1999, applies to board members of the Alamo Workforce Development, Inc. ("AWD").
003 Feb. 8, 1999 Under what circumstances is a City Councilmember required to abstain from a matter involving a client of his/her client?
004 Feb. 22, 1999 May a State Representative appoint a San Antonio Municipal Court judge to serve on the Board of Directors of a Tax Increment Finance project that is brought forth by petition?
005 Feb. 23, 1999 Whether a trip to examine the day to day operations of a privatized airport facility may be paid by a potential bidder should the City Council agree to privatize the airport of the City of San Antonio and related question.
006 Feb. 23, 1999 May an individual whose firm does work for the San Antonio Water Systems and the City of San Antonio serve as a member of the Capital Improvements Advisory Board
007 Feb. 24, 1999 Whether an organization may pay a member of a commission that is more than advisory in nature from its various funding sources for services rendered.
008 Feb. 26, 1999 Whether a City employee serving on a Team for the Community Building and Neighborhood Planning Program may review applications for such program where he resides within the planning area of one of the applicants.
009 Mar. 9, 1999 Whether the San Antonio Housing Trust may request its board members who are also board members of the San Antonio Housing Trust Reinvestment Corporation to serve on the Board of Directors of a Tax Increment Finance project or, in the alternative, its employees or agents.
010 August 2, 1999 Whether a City employee and member of a City Commission may serve as Executive Director of the ABC Fund.
011 Mar. 8, 1999 Whether a City employee may serve on the board of directors of his neighborhood association.
012 Mar. 8, 1999 Whether a City employee may serve on the board of directors of a non-profit organization.
013 Mar. 11, 1999 Whether an organization may hire a member of a City of San Antonio Board to be the Executive Director of the organization.
014 Mar. 17, 1999 Whether the City of San Antonio may enter into a contract with a company which employs the stepson of a Department Director and related question.
015 Mar. 30, 1999 Whether a member of the Board of Adjustment may purchase houses from an individual who appears frequently before the Board.
016 Apr. 9, 1999 Whether a brother of a City official who is also a member of the Historic and Design Review Commission may participate in the San Antonio Bike Rack Design Competition.
017 Mar. 18, 1999 Whether, under the City of San Antonio Ethics Code, the Executive Director of the ABC Organization who is also a board member of one of the City’s Advisory Committees may represent XYZ Neighborhood Association in its application for planning services under the Community Building and Neighborhood Planning Program and related questions.
018 Mar. 23, 1999 Under what circumstances is a City employee who serves on the Board of the Humane Society of Bexar County required to abstain from matters involving the Humane Society?
019 Mar. 22, 1999 Whether an individual whose company appears before the Board of Adjustment of the City of San Antonio may serve as a member of that Board.
020 Apr. 19, 1999 Whether a City employee in the Planning Department may act as lead staff or as a small group facilitator for a neighborhood planning effort where he resides within the planning area and whether the employee may participate in the neighborhood’s planning efforts.
021 Apr. 19, 1999 Whether the Director of Finance may serve on the Board of a local non-profit organization that receive monies from Alamo Workforce Development, Inc.
022 May 24, 1999 Whether a City employee may accept honorariums or reimbursements of expenses incurred during volunteer activities.
(See Texas Penal Code § 36.07 limiting application of this opinion)
023 May 19, 1999 Whether a City Councilmember may solicit potential sponsors for his book and related question.
024 June 4, 1999 Whether an employee who terminates his position with the City may accept employment with a company with which the City contracts to provide housekeeping and conversion services.
025 June 14, 1999 Whether a City employee may advertise as a Realtor in the City Beat.
026 June 16, 1999 Whether an individual who sits on the Greater Kelly Development Corporation may lobby members of the City Council.
027 June 21, 1999 Whether a City employee may submit a proposal to perform work for a company under contract with VIA Metropolitan Transit.
028 August 23, 1999 Whether a City employee may receive financing under the City’s rental housing rehabilitation program and whether a former City employee may contract with the City to provide services.
029 July 27, 1999 Whether the City of San Antonio may employ the spouse or other relatives of a City Councilmember.
030 September 30, 1999 Whether City employees at the Carver Community Center may be employed by the Carver Development Board.
031 August 23, 1999 Whether a member of the zoning commission may accept employment with a political consultant for the Spurs.
032 August 27, 1999 Whether, upon termination with the City, an individual may provide engineering services to a company that plans to submit interest statements for capital improvement projects with the City of San Antonio.
033 September 14, 1999 Whether a City Councilmember’s Administrative Aide may serve as a member of the Greater Kelly Development Corporation.
034 October 4, 1999 Whether a City Councilmember may serve as a member of the Greater Kelly Development Corporation.
(See Texas Attorney General Opinion JC-225 issued May 22, 2000 reaching contrary conclusion)
035 October 6, 1999 Whether a member of the zoning commission who resides in the general vicinity of a proposed zoning change may participate in the discussion of and voting on said change.
036 October 25, 1999 Whether, upon termination with the City, an individual may provide consulting services to a company that provides parking equipment products, parts and services to the City of San Antonio.
No. 37 January 19, 2000 Whether members of the Zoning Commission and/or the Planning Commission may participate in mediating or contributing to the development of a property which has an application pending before the Commission.
No. 38 January 4, 2000 Whether an individual who serves as a member of the Zoning Commission and the City’s Tax Phase-In Committee may be hired as an administrative aide to a City Councilmember.
No. 39 January 31, 2000 Whether a uniformed City employee may serve as City Manager for the City of Pleasanton.
No. 40 February 8, 2000 Whether the Chairperson of the Planning Commission must recuse himself from participating in a matter involving real property set to come before the Commission.
No. 41 March 24, 2000 Whether, upon termination with the City, an individual may be employed by a company providing consulting services to the City of San Antonio.
No. 42 April 17, 2000 Whether a member of the Historic and Design Review Commission may provide estimates to applicants coming before the Commission once they have completed the application process.
No. 43 April 26, 2000 Whether the employer of a member of the San Antonio Local Development Company who is also a former member of the Citizen Advisory Action Board may submit a bid for the private process service contract with the San Antonio Police Department.
No. 44 May 2, 2000 Whether a member of the Planning Commission who is also a member of the Board of Appeals may serve on the Board of Trustees of the San Antonio Water System; and

If appointed, whether a conflict of interest exists where the engineering firm that is owned by the member’s brother and that employs his sister in law, a former SAWS employee, contracts with the SAWS.
No. 45 July 3, 2000 Whether a City employee may contract with the City of San Antonio to provide maintenance for the trees at Espada Park.
No. 46 August 28, 2000 Whether the San Antonio Area Foundation may establish a scholarship in the name of a City Councilmember.
No. 47 September 18, 2000 Whether a former City Councilmember who is also a current City official may visit with City staff given his employment and positions.
No. 48 October 11, 2000 Whether a City employee who owns and operates a company may contract with an entity that has received funding through another City Department.
No. 49 December 5, 2000 Whether former City employees may communicate with current City employees; and

Whether current City officials or employees are required to report possible violations of the Ethics Code, and, if not, the proper course of action in such situations.