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2.486 2.488 244.120(1 )(a) and 244.120(2)(b)(B), are hereby incorporated into this code as the methods public officials shall use when met with an actual or potential conflict of interest. A public official with an actual conflict of interest shall not discuss, debate or vote as a public official on the matter in which the public official has an actual conflict of interest. Public Official Code of Ethics - Complaint Process. (1) Complaints Aqainst Executive Mana,qer. When a written complaint is made against an executive manager alleging a violation of section 2.482 or 2.484 of this code, and the complainant has affirmed the truthfulness of the allegation(s), the complaint shall be reviewed and investigated by the city attorney. The city attorney shall make an initial determination as to the merits of the complaint. (a) If the city attorney finds that the complaint is without merit, the city attorney shall notify the city manager in writing of the allegation and the finding. The city manager shall direct the city attorney to investigate the matter further or direct the city attorney to dismiss the matter. (b) If the city attorney finds that the complaint has merit, the city attorney shall provide an investigative report to the city manager who shall handle the situation in the same manner as other city employee matters. (2) Complaints Against Elected or Appointed Official, City Manaqer, or Municipal Court Judqe. When a written complaint is made against an elected official, a committee or commission member appointed by the council, the city manager or a municipal court judge alleging a violation of section 2.482 or 2.484 of this code, and the complainant has affirmed the truthfulness of the allegation(s), the complaint shall be reviewed and investigated by the city attorney. The city attorney shall make an initial determination as to the merits of the complaint. (a) If the city attorney finds that the complaint is without merit, the city attorney shall notify the city council in writing of the allegation and the finding. Unless the city council directs the city attorney to investigate the matter further, the city attorney will dismiss the matter. (b) If the city attorney finds that the complaint has merit, the city attorney shall prepare an investigative report and forward the report to the Oregon Government Standards and Practices Commission. A copy of the city attorney's report also shall be forwarded to the city council. Public Official Code of Ethics - Intentional Violation by Elected Official. If the city attorney prepares an investigative report on a complaint against an elected official alleging an intentional violation of section 2.482 or 2.484 of Ordinance - 2